P/E Ratio
Updated 297h ago
Sector Performance
77th percentileCHRW
37.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share, and the current 37.3x means investors are paying $37.30 for every $1 of trailing earnings.
This is well above the sector median of 23.9x, placing CHRW in the 79th percentile among its peers — most comparable companies trade at lower multiples. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +14.0% increase from 32.7x to 37.3x, indicating the stock has become more expensive relative to earnings in the recent period. A high and rising P/E suggests elevated valuation risk, as investors are pricing in strong future growth that may not materialize. This combination of a level above the sector median and an upward trend points to higher downside risk if earnings disappoint. The metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict by confirming the stock trades at a premium with growing valuation pressure.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about CHRW?
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
How is the P/E Ratio calculated?
P/E Ratio is calculated as: Price / EPS.
Who are CHRW's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).
The Formula
Price / EPS
Why It Matters
Measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A high P/E signals growth expectations; a low P/E may indicate undervaluation or slow growth.
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37.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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