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WFC P/E Ratio Analysis

11.9x

Updated 105h ago·SEC filings & market data

Key Takeaway

The P/E ratio of 11.9x means investors are paying $11.90 for every $1.00 of Wells Fargo’s annual earnings per share — a measure of how cheap or expensive the stock is relative to its profit.

Sector Performance

12th percentile

WFC

11.9x

Sector Median

23.1x

Sector Avg

33.7x

Prior Period

12.6x(Jul 2026)

↑ Improving

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Deep Analysis

The P/E ratio of 11.9x means investors are paying $11.90 for every $1.00 of Wells Fargo’s annual earnings per share — a measure of how cheap or expensive the stock is relative to its profit.

This is well below the sector median of 24.7x, placing WFC in the 10th percentile among its sector peers, indicating it trades at a lower valuation than 90% of those companies. The metric has been decreasing over the last eight quarters, with a quarter-over-quarter decline of -5.9% from the prior quarter; year-over-year change is not available. A low P/E often signals a potential value opportunity, but the persistent downward trend can imply that earnings expectations are deteriorating faster than the stock price is adjusting, creating a mixed risk profile. The combination of a below-median valuation and a declining trend supports the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as the cheap price may attract value investors while the negative momentum warns of possible headwinds.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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 WFC'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.