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ETN P/E Ratio Analysis

42.0x

Updated 441h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A P/E ratio of 42.0x means investors pay $42 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, a high price for expected profit.

Sector Performance

82th percentile

ETN

42.0x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

40.4x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

A P/E ratio of 42.0x means investors pay $42 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, a high price for expected profit.

Compared to sector peers, this sits far above the 23.3x median, placing ETN at the 81st percentile. The 8-quarter trend direction is N/A, and the year-over-year change is N/A, but quarter-over-quarter the ratio rose from 40.4x to 42.0x, a +4.2% increase. A high P/E combined with a rising quarter-over-quarter value indicates the stock has become more expensive relative to earnings, raising downside risk if growth disappoints. This metric supports the CAUTIOUS verdict: the valuation is stretched versus peers and trending upward, leaving little margin for safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about ETN?

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 ETN's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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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.