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STE P/E Ratio Analysis

27.2x

Updated 201h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio measures the price investors pay for each $1 of a company's annual earnings per share, so 27.2x means the stock trades at 27.2 times its trailing earnings.

Sector Performance

59th percentile

STE

27.2x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

28.1x(Aug 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio measures the price investors pay for each $1 of a company's annual earnings per share, so 27.2x means the stock trades at 27.2 times its trailing earnings.

Compared to its sector peers, this is above the sector median of 23.2x and falls in the 59th percentile, meaning it is more expensive than 59% of comparable companies. The year-over-year change is N/A (no prior-year figure is available), and the quarter-over-quarter change is -3.2%, reflecting a decline from 28.1x in the previous quarter. This combination of a premium valuation with a recent downward move suggests the stock is still priced for above-average growth, but the multiple is edging lower, which could reduce the risk of overvaluation if earnings hold up. For an investor, the high level implies greater sensitivity to earnings disappointments, while the quarterly decline offers a mild margin of relief. This metric neither strongly supports nor contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict—it points to elevated expectations but no clear directional signal from the recent trend.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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.

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

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: WELL (102.4x), IAC (104.9x), FORM (108.1x), MCHP (113.5x), MTSI (118.9x).

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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.