ULTANEUTRAL

ULTA P/E Ratio Analysis

16.8x

Updated 198h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The current P/E ratio of 16.8x means that investors are paying $16.80 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings per share.

Sector Performance

29th percentile

ULTA

16.8x

Sector Median

24.4x

Sector Avg

36.2x

Prior Period

19.7x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The current P/E ratio of 16.8x means that investors are paying $16.80 for every $1 of the company's trailing earnings per share.

This ratio sits well below the sector median of 24.8x, placing ULTA at the 25th percentile among its sector peers. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -14.4% (year-over-year change is not available). A low P/E combined with a downward trend can signal either a potential value opportunity if earnings are stable, or increased risk if earnings are deteriorating and the market is pricing in further weakness. This mixed signal aligns with the overall NEUTRAL verdict—the metric neither strongly supports a bullish nor a bearish case on its own, reinforcing the need for additional analysis.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 ULTA's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: GLW (81.2x), KLIC (127.4x), BIDU (135.2x), IRM (136.8x), CAVA (148.1x).

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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.