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WEX P/E Ratio Analysis

16.1x

Updated 164h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 16.1x means investors are paying $16.10 for each dollar of the company's annual earnings — a lower P/E often suggests the stock is cheaper relative to its earnings.

Sector Performance

25th percentile

WEX

16.1x

Sector Median

24.4x

Sector Avg

36.3x

Prior Period

16.3x(Jun 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 16.1x means investors are paying $16.10 for each dollar of the company's annual earnings — a lower P/E often suggests the stock is cheaper relative to its earnings.

This sits well below the sector median of 24.7x, placing WEX in the 24th percentile among peers, meaning only about one-quarter of comparable firms have a lower P/E. Trend data is limited: year-over-year change is not available, but the ratio has declined 1.3% from 16.3x in the prior quarter. A low P/E combined with a slight downward move could signal persistent undervaluation, but it may also reflect weakening earnings expectations that the market is pricing in. Given the overall CAUTIOUS verdict, this metric directly supports that stance — the modest quarterly compression reinforces caution, as a falling P/E without a clear growth catalyst often points to risk rather than opportunity.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 WEX's closest peers by P/E Ratio?

The closest peers by P/E Ratio include: OMF (9.0x), TRV (8.7x), JACK (8.5x), GIS (8.4x), FIS (8.4x).

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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.