P/E Ratio
Higher than 84% of Energy sector peers
Updated 94h ago
Sector Performance
84th percentilePR
22.7x
Sector Median
14.3x
Sector Avg
16.4x
Deep Analysis
The P/E (price-to-earnings) ratio of 22.7x means investors are paying $22.70 for every $1 of the company’s annual earnings per share, indicating how much the market is willing to pay for a dollar of profit.
This is well above the sector median of 15.3x, placing Permian Resources in the 80th percentile among its energy peers, meaning it trades at a premium relative to most companies in its sector. The year-over-year change is not available, and the quarter-over-quarter change shows a slight increase of +0.8% (from 22.5x to 22.7x), suggesting minimal upward movement over the latest period. The combination of a high P/E ratio with a flat-to-slight upward trend implies elevated valuation risk, as the stock already trades at a premium and shows no clear sign of earnings-driven compression. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, because a premium valuation relative to peers typically suggests caution or a negative bias, rather than neutral alignment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about PR?
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 PR's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
PR's P/E Ratio of 22.7x compares to a Energy sector median of 14.3x, placing it in the 84th percentile.
Who are PR's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by P/E Ratio include: EPD (14.0x), MTDR (14.6x), PXD (13.2x), SHEL (13.1x), SM (13.0x).
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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22.7x
Sector Median
14.3x
Sector Avg
16.4x
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