P/E Ratio
Higher than 56% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1079h ago
Sector Performance
56th percentileSCHW
18.0x
Sector Median
15.0x
Sector Avg
22.0x
Deep Analysis
The Charles Schwab Corporation (SCHW) has a P/E Ratio of 18.0x as of May 2026.
This places SCHW in the 56th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 15.0x and a sector average of 22.0x. SCHW's P/E Ratio is 19.7% above the sector median. In context: 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about SCHW?
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 SCHW's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
SCHW's P/E Ratio of 18.0x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 15.0x, placing it in the 56th percentile.
Who are SCHW's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by P/E Ratio include: AIG (13.7x), PFG (13.2x), AFL (12.9x), BAC (12.8x), PNC (12.8x).
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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18.0x
Sector Median
15.0x
Sector Avg
22.0x
How SCHW's P/E Ratio compares to sector peers.
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