P/E Ratio
Higher than 80% of Utilities sector peers
Updated 12h ago
Sector Performance
80th percentileLNT
23.3x
Sector Median
20.2x
Sector Avg
18.5x
Deep Analysis
# P/E Ratio Analysis: LNT
LNT trades at 23.6x earnings, meaning investors pay $23.60 for every dollar of annual profit the company generates. This valuation sits 2.7 points above the utilities sector median of 20.9x, placing it in the 67th percentile of sector peers—above average but not at the extreme. The P/E ratio has remained flat at 23.6x over the last four quarters, indicating stable investor sentiment with no recent compression or expansion in valuation multiples. For investors, the elevated but stable premium suggests the market is pricing in modest expectations for growth or quality relative to typical utility peers, warranting scrutiny of whether LNT's fundamentals justify paying above-sector rates.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about LNT?
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.
How does LNT's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
LNT's P/E Ratio of 23.3x compares to a Utilities sector median of 20.2x, placing it in the 80th percentile.
Who are LNT's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Utilities peers by P/E Ratio include: AEP (20.2x), AEE (20.5x), PNW (19.0x), PEG (17.9x), ATO (23.2x).
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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23.3x
Sector Median
20.2x
Sector Avg
18.5x
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