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TGT P/E Ratio Analysis

21.8x

Updated 129h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 20.3x means investors pay $20.30 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a common gauge of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

Sector Performance

46th percentile

TGT

21.8x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

21.7x(Aug 2026)

→ Stable

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 20.3x means investors pay $20.30 for every $1 of the company's annual earnings per share, a common gauge of how expensive a stock is relative to its profitability.

This sits below the sector median of 23.3x, placing Target at the 41st percentile among sector peers, so it is less expensive than most comparable companies. The year-over-year change is not available, but the quarter-over-quarter change shows a +1.6% rise, moving from 20.0x to 20.3x; the longer 8-quarter trend direction is also not available. The combination of a below-median valuation with a slight quarterly increase suggests the stock carries moderate risk: it is priced more cheaply than peers but has started to become more expensive. This metric supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict because the P/E is neither clearly undervalued nor overvalued relative to the sector, and the small upward move does not signal a decisive shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 TGT'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.