P/E Ratio
Updated 151h ago
Sector Performance
1th percentileLNC
3.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
Deep Analysis
With a current P/E ratio of 3.9x, the stock is priced at just 3.9 times its trailing 12 months of earnings per share — a common measure of how cheap or expensive a stock is relative to its profit.
This is far below the sector median of 23.8x, placing LNC in the 1st percentile among its peers, meaning almost all other companies in the sector carry a higher valuation. Over the past eight quarters the trend has been decreasing overall, though the year-over-year change is not available, and the most recent quarter posted a +1.8% increase from the prior quarter’s 3.8x to the current 3.9x. The combination of an extremely low P/E (indicating potential undervaluation) with a decreasing long-term
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about LNC?
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 LNC's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: HIG (9.2x), VICI (9.1x), OMF (9.0x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x).
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.
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3.9x
Sector Median
24.7x
Sector Avg
36.0x
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