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GS P/E Ratio Analysis

15.4x

Updated 561h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 15.4x means investors pay $15.40 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share.

Sector Performance

25th percentile

15.4x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

18.3x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 15.4x means investors pay $15.40 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share.

Relative to sector peers, this is below the sector median of 23.2x, placing the stock at the 24th percentile among those peers—cheaper than most. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a decline of 15.6%, with the ratio dropping from 18.3x to 15.4x. A level below the sector median can signal a potential value opportunity, yet the recent quarterly decline may reflect falling earnings or weaker investor sentiment. The combination of a low valuation and a negative short-term trend points to balanced risk: room for upside if earnings stabilize, but downside if the decline continues. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the cheap valuation is offset by the recent downward move.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 GS'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.