P/E Ratio
Updated 441h ago
Sector Performance
72th percentileESS
33.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
At 33.2x, the P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio indicates investors are paying $33.20 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, meaning the stock carries a higher valuation than the typical sector peer.
The sector median P/E is 24.8x, and this stock sits in the 73rd percentile among its peers, so it is more expensive than roughly three-quarters of comparable companies. Both the year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are marked as N/A, meaning no trend data is available to assess whether the multiple is rising or falling. Because the P/E is elevated compared to the sector median but lacks any trend direction, the risk lies in paying a premium without evidence of earnings momentum; the opportunity depends on future growth justifying that premium. This metric supports the NEUTRAL verdict, as the high relative valuation suggests caution, yet the absence of trend data prevents a bearish or bullish tilt.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about ESS?
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 ESS'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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33.3x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
How ESS's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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