P/E Ratio
Higher than 63% of Energy sector peers
Updated 1924h ago
Sector Performance
63th percentilePXD
13.2x
Sector Median
11.8x
Sector Avg
13.0x
Deep Analysis
# P/E Ratio Analysis - Pioneer Natural Resources (PXD)
PXD trades at 13.2x earnings, meaning investors pay $13.20 for every dollar of annual profit the company generates. This valuation sits 2.7 points below the energy sector median of 15.9x, placing PXD in the 25th percentile among sector peers—indicating a below-average valuation relative to competitors. The P/E ratio has remained flat at 13.2x over the last four quarters, showing stable earnings relative to stock price with no improvement or deterioration in valuation multiples. The discount to peers suggests the market is pricing in lower growth expectations or higher perceived risk compared to other energy companies, which may reflect investor caution toward the company's specific prospects despite the sector's relative strength.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about PXD?
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 PXD's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
PXD's P/E Ratio of 13.2x compares to a Energy sector median of 11.8x, placing it in the 63th percentile.
Who are PXD's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Energy peers by P/E Ratio include: AR (11.8x), CNQ (10.1x), APA (8.9x), ENB (16.9x), PBR (6.2x).
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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13.2x
Sector Median
11.8x
Sector Avg
13.0x
How PXD's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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