FICONEUTRAL

FICO P/E Ratio Analysis

33.0x

Updated 1155h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A P/E ratio of 33.7x means investors pay $33.70 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, a common valuation gauge.

Sector Performance

72th percentile

FICO

33.0x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

33.7x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A P/E ratio of 33.7x means investors pay $33.70 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings, a common valuation gauge.

That is well above the sector median of 23.4x, placing FICO in the 73rd percentile among peers, so it trades at a premium to most similar companies. The metric's trend over the last eight quarters is decreasing, yet the most recent quarter shows a +11.7% increase from 30.2x to 33.7x; the year-over-year change is not available. A high but generally declining premium suggests valuation pressure is easing, though the latest quarter's uptick indicates that selling pressure on the multiple has paused. This combination creates moderate risk: the stock is still expensive relative to peers, but the longer-term contraction offers some cushion if earnings growth continues. The premium valuation does not clearly argue for a buy or sell, so it aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict rather than contradicting it.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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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.