P/E Ratio

The current P/E ratio of 26.1x means investors are paying $26.10 for every $1 of the company’s earnings — a standard measure of how expensive the stock is relative to its profitability.

That level sits above the sector median of 24.1x, placing NDAQ in the 55th percentile among its peers, meaning it is slightly more expensive than the typical company in the sector. The metric has been increasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter rise of +3.4% (the year-over-year change was not available). A P/E that is both above the sector median and trending upward suggests the stock carries a higher valuation premium, which could imply increased risk if earnings growth doesn’t match expectations, but it also reflects growing investor confidence. Combined, the level and moderate upward trend do not signal an extreme overvaluation or a clear bargain, aligning with a neutral assessment. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict — it is neither cheap enough to be a strong buying opportunity nor expensive enough to raise a clear red flag.

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