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FTV P/E Ratio Analysis

34.7x

Updated 57h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

A P/E ratio of 35.9x means investors pay $35.90 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, a price that reflects expectations for future profit growth.

Sector Performance

74th percentile

FTV

34.7x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

35.9x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

A P/E ratio of 35.9x means investors pay $35.90 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings, a price that reflects expectations for future profit growth.

Against sector peers, this is well above the 23.3x median, placing FTV in the 75th percentile — pricier than roughly three-quarters of comparable companies. Trend data is limited: the year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter decline is -2.5%, with the most recent reading down from 36.8x to 35.9x. The elevated level, combined with only a slight recent dip, suggests the stock still carries a valuation premium that leaves little room for earnings misses. This does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict — the high multiple implies downside risk, but the small QoQ easing hints at modest cooling rather than a sharp repricing.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 FTV'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.