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PCAR P/E Ratio Analysis

25.2x

Updated 5h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 25.2x means investors pay $25.20 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a common measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

Sector Performance

55th percentile

PCAR

25.2x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

25.4x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 25.2x means investors pay $25.20 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a common measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

Compared to the sector median of 23.3x, PCAR trades at a premium, sitting at the 53rd percentile among its sector peers, so it is slightly more expensive than the typical company. The trend is stable: the most recent reading of 25.2x is a -1.1% change from the prior quarter, while the year-over-year change is not available; historical values of 25.4x and 24.8x show little movement over the last eight quarters. The combination of a level near the sector median with a stable trend suggests limited valuation-driven risk and no clear mispricing signal. This supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the P/E ratio neither points to an undervalued opportunity nor an overvalued danger.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 PCAR'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.