P/E Ratio
Higher than 9% of Communication Services sector peers
Updated 242h ago
Sector Performance
9th percentileYELP
10.3x
Sector Median
31.1x
Sector Avg
62.8x
Deep Analysis
Yelp's current price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio of 10.2x means investors are paying $10.20 for every $1 of the company's earnings over the past year, a standard gauge of valuation.
This sits far below the Communication Services sector median of 32.8x, placing Yelp in the 7th percentile among sector peers—indicating it is valued much cheaper than most comparable firms. The year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes are both marked as N/A, and the entire eight-quarter trend is also N/A, so no directional movement can be assessed from this data. A P/E of 10.2x at the low end of the sector suggests the stock may carry less valuation risk than expensive peers, but the absence of trend data limits the ability to gauge whether that discount is widening or narrowing. This low valuation level does not contradict the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a cheap P/E can reflect underlying business challenges rather than a clear buying signal, and the lack of trend data prevents confirming any momentum.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the P/E Ratio tell investors about YELP?
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.
How does YELP's P/E Ratio compare to its sector?
YELP's P/E Ratio of 10.3x compares to a Communication Services sector median of 31.1x, placing it in the 9th percentile.
Who are YELP's closest peers by P/E Ratio?
The closest Communication Services peers by P/E Ratio include: GOOG (29.4x), NYT (32.8x), SPOT (32.8x), NFLX (26.0x), GOOGL (25.5x).
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.
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10.3x
Sector Median
31.1x
Sector Avg
62.8x
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