Apple Inc. (AAPL) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 41.6x vs 5Y avg 29.9x · 100th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 1990–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 8, 2026, Apple Inc. (AAPL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 41.6x, with a stock price of $310.66 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $8.30.
The current P/E is 39% above its 5-year average of 29.9x. Over the past five years, AAPL's P/E has ranged from a low of 22.1x to a high of 40.6x, placing the current valuation at the 100th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.6x, AAPL trades at a 41% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 359 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 197.0x.
The PEG ratio of 2.33 (P/E divided by 23% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, AAPL commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.9x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our AAPL DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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AAPL P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2.9T | 28.5 | 1.51 | +16% | |
| $4.4T | 34.0 | 1.14 | +34% | |
| $2.6T | 34.3 | 1.23 | +30% | |
| $1.6T | 26.2 | 1.42 | -2% | |
| $21B | 8.7Lowest | 1.50 | -6% | |
| $277B | 48.0 | 3.10 | +36% | |
| $102B | 41.1 | - | +91%Best | |
| $321B | 30.1 | 0.91Best | +28% | |
| $2.2T | 41.8 | 1.47 | +44% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
AAPL Historical P/E Data (1990–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Mar 28 2026 | $248.80 | $8.27 | 30.1x | -2% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Dec 27 2025 | $273.40 | $7.91 | 34.6x | +12% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Sep 27 2025 | $255.46 | $7.47 | 34.2x | +11% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Jun 28 2025 | $201.08 | $6.59 | 30.5x | -1% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mar 29 2025 | $217.90 | $6.42 | 33.9x | +10% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Dec 28 2024 | $255.59 | $6.30 | 40.6x | +32% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Sep 28 2024 | $227.79 | $6.08 | 37.5x | +21% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Jun 29 2024 | $210.62 | $6.57 | 32.1x | +4% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Mar 30 2024 | $171.48 | $6.43 | 26.7x | -14% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Dec 30 2023 | $192.53 | $6.42 | 30.0x | -3% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sep 30 2023 | $171.21 | $6.12 | 28.0x | -9% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Jul 01 2023 | $193.97 | $5.95 | 32.6x | +6% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Apr 01 2023 | $164.90 | $5.89 | 28.0x | -9% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Dec 31 2022 | $129.93 | $5.89 | 22.1x | -28% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sep 24 2022 | $150.43 | $6.11 | 24.6x | -20% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Jun 25 2022 | $141.66 | $6.06 | 23.4x | -24% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Mar 26 2022 | $174.72 | $6.16 | 28.4x | -8% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Dec 25 2021 | $176.28 | $6.04 | 29.2x | -5% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Sep 25 2021 | $146.92 | $5.62 | 26.1x | -15% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Jun 26 2021 | $133.11 | $5.11 | 26.0x | -16% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Mar 27 2021 | $121.21 | $4.46 | 27.2x | -12% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Dec 26 2020 | $131.97 | $3.70 | 35.7x | +16% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Sep 26 2020 | $112.28 | $3.27 | 34.3x | +11% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Jun 27 2020 | $88.41 | $3.30 | 26.8x | -13% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Mar 28 2020 | $61.94 | $3.20 | 19.4x | -37% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Dec 28 2019 | $72.45 | $3.17 | 22.9x | -26% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Sep 28 2019 | $54.71 | $2.97 | 18.4x | -40% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Jun 29 2019 | $49.48 | $2.94 | 16.8x | -45% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Mar 30 2019 | $47.49 | $2.98 | 15.9x | -48% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Dec 29 2018 | $39.06 | $3.05 | 12.8x | -58% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Sep 29 2018 | $56.44 | $2.97 | 19.0x | -38% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Jun 30 2018 | $46.28 | $2.76 | 16.8x | -46% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Mar 31 2018 | $41.95 | $2.59 | 16.2x | -47% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Dec 30 2017 | $42.31 | $2.44 | 17.3x | -44% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Sep 30 2017 | $38.53 | $2.31 | 16.7x | -46% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Jul 01 2017 | $36.01 | $2.21 | 16.3x | -47% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Apr 01 2017 | $35.92 | $2.15 | 16.7x | -46% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Dec 31 2016 | $28.96 | $2.09 | 13.9x | -55% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Sep 24 2016 | $28.18 | $2.07 | 13.6x | -56% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Jun 25 2016 | $23.35 | $2.14 | 10.9x | -65% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Mar 26 2016 | $26.42 | $2.24 | 11.8x | -62% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Dec 26 2015 | $27.01 | $2.35 | 11.5x | -63% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Sep 26 2015 | $28.68 | $2.30 | 12.5x | -60% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Jun 27 2015 | $31.69 | $2.16 | 14.7x | -52% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Mar 28 2015 | $30.81 | $2.02 | 15.3x | -51% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Dec 27 2014 | $28.50 | $1.86 | 15.3x | -50% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Sep 27 2014 | $25.19 | $1.61 | 15.6x | -49% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Jun 28 2014 | $23.00 | $1.56 | 14.7x | -52% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Mar 29 2014 | $19.17 | $1.51 | 12.7x | -59% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Dec 28 2013 | $20.00 | $1.45 | 13.8x | -55% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Sep 28 2013 | $17.24 | $1.42 | 12.1x | -61% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Jun 29 2013 | $14.16 | $1.42 | 10.0x | -68% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Mar 30 2013 | $15.81 | $1.48 | 10.7x | -65% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Dec 29 2012 | $18.20 | $1.56 | 11.7x | -62% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Sep 29 2012 | $23.83 | $1.57 | 15.2x | -51% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Jun 30 2012 | $20.86 | $1.52 | 13.7x | -56% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Mar 31 2012 | $21.41 | $1.47 | 14.6x | -53% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Dec 31 2011 | $14.46 | $1.26 | 11.5x | -63% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Sep 24 2011 | $14.44 | $0.99 | 14.6x | -53% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Jun 25 2011 | $11.66 | $0.91 | 12.8x | -58% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Mar 26 2011 | $12.55 | $0.76 | 16.5x | -46% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Dec 25 2010 | $11.56 | $0.65 | 17.8x | -42% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Sep 25 2010 | $10.44 | $0.55 | 19.0x | -38% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Jun 26 2010 | $9.52 | $0.45 | 21.4x | -31% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Mar 27 2010 | $8.25 | $0.36 | 22.7x | -26% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Dec 26 2009 | $7.47 | $0.31 | 24.3x | -21% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Sep 26 2009 | $6.51 | $0.24 | 27.0x | -12% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Jun 27 2009 | $5.09 | $0.22 | 23.1x | -25% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Mar 28 2009 | $3.82 | $0.21 | 17.8x | -42% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Dec 27 2008 | $3.06 | $0.19 | 15.9x | -48% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Sep 27 2008 | $4.58 | $0.19 | 23.9x | -22% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Jun 28 2008 | $6.07 | $0.18 | 33.2x | +8% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Mar 29 2008 | $5.11 | $0.17 | 29.5x | -4% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Dec 29 2007 | $7.14 | $0.16 | 43.9x | +42% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Sep 29 2007 | $5.48 | $0.14 | 39.0x | +27% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Jun 30 2007 | $4.36 | $0.13 | 34.5x | +12% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Mar 31 2007 | $3.32 | $0.11 | 29.4x | -5% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Dec 30 2006 | $3.03 | $0.10 | 30.8x | -0% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Sep 30 2006 | $2.75 | $0.08 | 34.0x | +10% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Jul 01 2006 | $2.05 | $0.08 | 26.7x | -13% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Apr 01 2006 | $2.24 | $0.07 | 31.7x | +3% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Dec 31 2005 | $2.57 | $0.07 | 38.9x | +26% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Sep 24 2005 | $1.90 | $0.06 | 34.2x | +11% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Jun 25 2005 | $1.35 | $0.04 | 31.7x | +3% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Mar 26 2005 | $1.52 | $0.03 | 47.2x | +53% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Dec 25 2004 | $1.14 | $0.02 | 51.1x | +66% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Sep 25 2004 | $0.67 | $0.01 | 52.4x | +70% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Jun 26 2004 | $0.60 | $0.01 | 59.6x | +93% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Mar 27 2004 | $0.48 | $0.01 | 58.9x | +91% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Dec 27 2003 | $0.37 | $0.01 | 55.4x | +80% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Sep 27 2003 | $0.37 | $0.00 | 112.0x | +263% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Dec 28 2002 | $0.25 | $0.00 | 251.1x | +714% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Sep 28 2002 | $0.26 | $0.00 | 79.7x | +158% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Jun 29 2002 | $0.32 | $0.01 | 35.6x | +15% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Mar 30 2002 | $0.42 | $0.01 | 41.0x | +33% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Dec 29 2001 | $0.40 | $0.01 | 38.1x | +24% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Jun 30 2001 | $0.42 | $0.00 | 129.8x | +321% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Mar 31 2001 | $0.39 | $0.01 | 39.0x | +26% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Dec 30 2000 | $0.27 | $0.02 | 13.8x | -55% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Sep 30 2000 | $0.46 | $0.04 | 11.8x | -62% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Jul 01 2000 | $0.94 | $0.04 | 26.0x | -16% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Apr 01 2000 | $1.21 | $0.04 | 33.2x | +7% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Jan 01 2000 | $0.92 | $0.03 | 28.6x | -7% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Sep 25 1999 | $0.58 | $0.03 | 18.8x | -39% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Jun 26 1999 | $0.38 | $0.03 | 12.5x | -59% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Mar 27 1999 | $0.30 | $0.02 | 11.9x | -61% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Dec 26 1998 | $0.35 | $0.02 | 16.5x | -47% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Sep 25 1998 | $0.35 | $0.02 | 21.1x | -32% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Jun 26 1998 | $0.25 | $0.00 | 503.4x | +1532% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Dec 29 1995 | $0.28 | $0.01 | 23.7x | -23% |
| FY1995 Q4 | Sep 29 1995 | $0.33 | $0.03 | 10.8x | -65% |
| FY1995 Q3 | Jun 30 1995 | $0.41 | $0.04 | 11.8x | -62% |
| FY1995 Q2 | Mar 31 1995 | $0.31 | $0.04 | 8.3x | -73% |
| FY1995 Q1 | Dec 30 1994 | $0.35 | $0.03 | 10.2x | -67% |
| FY1994 Q4 | Sep 30 1994 | $0.30 | $0.02 | 12.9x | -58% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Jul 01 1994 | $0.23 | $0.01 | 15.3x | -50% |
| FY1993 Q4 | - | $0.21 | $0.01 | 33.1x | +7% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Jun 30 1993 | $0.35 | $0.01 | 26.7x | -13% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Mar 31 1993 | $0.46 | $0.04 | 12.5x | -59% |
| FY1993 Q1 | - | $0.53 | $0.04 | 13.9x | -55% |
| FY1992 Q4 | Sep 30 1992 | $0.40 | $0.04 | 10.4x | -66% |
| FY1992 Q3 | - | $0.43 | $0.04 | 11.5x | -63% |
| FY1992 Q2 | - | $0.52 | $0.02 | 21.8x | -29% |
| FY1992 Q1 | - | $0.50 | $0.02 | 21.2x | -31% |
| FY1991 Q4 | Sep 30 1991 | $0.44 | $0.02 | 19.2x | -38% |
| FY1991 Q3 | Jun 30 1991 | $0.37 | $0.02 | 15.2x | -51% |
| FY1991 Q2 | Mar 31 1991 | $0.61 | $0.04 | 16.5x | -47% |
| FY1991 Q1 | Dec 31 1990 | $0.38 | $0.04 | 10.5x | -66% |
| FY1990 Q4 | Sep 30 1990 | $0.26 | $0.03 | 7.7x | -75% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 30.8x
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AAPL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AAPL stock.
What is AAPL's P/E ratio?
Apple Inc. (AAPL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 41.6x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $8.30. The 5-year average P/E is 29.9x and the historical range spans 22.1x to 40.6x.
Is AAPL stock overvalued or undervalued?
AAPL trades at 41.6x P/E, above its 5-year average of 29.9x. The 100th percentile ranking within the 22.1x–40.6x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is AAPL stock expensive?
Yes, AAPL is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 41.6x is above the 5-year average of 29.9x and also above the Technology sector median of 29.6x. The stock sits at the 100th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is AAPL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, AAPL's P/E ratio has ranged from 22.1x to 40.6x, with a median of 30.0x and an average of 29.9x. The current P/E of 41.6x places the stock at the 100th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1990–2026.
How does AAPL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
AAPL trades at 41.6x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.9x. The 61% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does AAPL's valuation compare to Technology peers?
Apple Inc. P/E of 41.6x compares to the Technology sector median of 29.6x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is AAPL's PEG ratio?
AAPL PEG ratio is 2.33, based on a P/E of 41.6x and EPS growth of 22.7%. A PEG above 2.0 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings growth — typically considered expensive.
What is AAPL's earnings yield?
AAPL earnings yield is 2.40%, the inverse of its 41.6x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.