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ITW P/E Ratio Analysis

24.5x

Updated 1395h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 24.5x means investors pay $24.50 for every $1 of ITW’s current earnings per share.

Sector Performance

54th percentile

ITW

24.5x

Sector Median

22.9x

Sector Avg

34.3x

Prior Period

25.1x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 24.5x means investors pay $24.50 for every $1 of ITW’s current earnings per share.

That is slightly above the sector median of 23.4x, placing ITW at the 52nd percentile among peers. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the ratio declined 2.4% quarter-over-quarter, from 25.1x to 24.5x. A valuation just above the median with a recent downward tick suggests modest pressure on earnings or expectations, yet no clear re-rating. This combination points to average valuation risk: not expensive enough to avoid, not cheap enough to seize a bargain. The metric supports the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, as the P/E is neither clearly attractive nor alarming.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.