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PHM P/E Ratio Analysis

12.3x

Higher than 22% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 726h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 12.3x means investors pay $12.30 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a standard measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profits.

Sector Performance

22th percentile

PHM

12.3x

Sector Median

27.0x

Sector Avg

36.8x

Prior Period

11.6x(Jul 2026)

↓ Declining

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 12.3x means investors pay $12.30 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a standard measure of how expensive a stock is relative to its profits.

This is far below the sector median of 28.3x for Consumer Cyclical peers, placing PulteGroup in the 21st percentile, meaning roughly 79% of its sector have higher valuations. The year-over-year change is N/A, but the quarter-over-quarter movement shows a +5.7% increase, from 11.6x to 12.3x, while the 8-quarter trend is also N/A due to insufficient data. A low P/E combined with a modest quarterly rise suggests the stock is inexpensive versus its sector, though the recent upward shift could indicate improving sentiment or slightly higher expectations. For an investor, the low level offers a potential margin of safety, but the single-quarter uptick is not enough to confirm a trend. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict: valuation is cheap relative to peers, yet the lack of longer-term trend data and a slight quarterly increase do not tilt the case strongly toward either buying or selling.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

PHM's P/E Ratio of 12.3x compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 27.0x, placing it in the 22th percentile.

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

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by P/E Ratio include: BWA (27.0x), BKNG (27.6x), AMZN (29.0x), AMCR (29.1x), KMX (30.5x).

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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.