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PG P/E Ratio Analysis

21.8x

Higher than 0% of CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector peers

Updated 81h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 21.8x means investors pay $21.80 for every $1.00 of the company's annual earnings per share — a common gauge of how expensive a stock is relative to its profit.

Sector Performance

0th percentile

21.8x

Sector Median

34.4x

Sector Avg

34.4x

Prior Period

21.0x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 21.8x means investors pay $21.80 for every $1.00 of the company's annual earnings per share — a common gauge of how expensive a stock is relative to its profit.

This sits far below the sector median of 34.4x, placing PG at the 0th percentile among its consumer defensive peers, so it is cheaper than nearly all of them. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a rise from 21.0x to 21.8x, a +4.0% increase. That combination — a low valuation relative to peers with a slight upward move in the last quarter — suggests limited downside from a pricing perspective, but the increase hints that investors are paying a bit more than three months ago. The level supports a neutral stance because the stock is not expensive versus its sector, while the uptrend adds a mild caution that the discount is narrowing. Overall, this metric aligns with the NEUTRAL verdict: it neither signals a compelling bargain nor a glaring overvaluation.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 PG's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?

PG's P/E Ratio of 21.8x compares to a CONSUMER DEFENSIVE sector median of 34.4x, placing it in the 0th percentile.

Who are PG's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest CONSUMER DEFENSIVE peers by P/E Ratio include: COST (47.0x).

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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.