P/E Ratio
Higher than 9% of Financial Services sector peers
Updated 1079h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileSLM
5.8x
Sector Median
15.0x
Sector Avg
22.0x
Deep Analysis
SLM Corporation (SLM) has a P/E Ratio of 5.8x as of May 2026.
This places SLM in the 9th percentile of the Financial Services sector, which has a median P/E Ratio of 15.0x and a sector average of 22.0x. SLM's P/E Ratio is 61.4% below the sector median, a significant divergence that warrants closer examination. 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 SLM?
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 SLM's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
SLM's P/E Ratio of 5.8x compares to a Financial Services sector median of 15.0x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are SLM's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Financial Services peers by P/E Ratio include: RJF (13.7x), AIG (13.7x), PFG (13.2x), AFL (12.9x), BAC (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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5.8x
Sector Median
15.0x
Sector Avg
22.0x
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