New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at 20.8x · 5th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 2013–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 8, 2026, New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.8x, with a stock price of $47.81 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.30.
The current P/E is 53% below its 5-year average of 43.9x. Over the past five years, EDU's P/E has ranged from a low of 20.1x to a high of 73.9x, placing the current valuation at the 5th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.1x, EDU is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 149 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
Relative to the broader market, EDU trades roughly in line with 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 EDU 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.
EDU Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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EDU P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2B | 3.6Lowest | - | +119% | |
| $2B | 14.5 | 2.13 | +11% | |
| $2B | 14.6 | 1.94Best | +16% | |
| $5B | 17.4 | 6.40 | -59% | |
| $2B | 85.7 | - | +103% | |
| $6B | 15.4 | - | +356%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
EDU Historical P/E Data (2013–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Aug 31 2025 | $47.98 | $2.27 | 21.1x | -42% |
| FY2025 Q4 | May 31 2025 | $47.36 | $2.27 | 20.8x | -43% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Feb 28 2025 | $48.08 | $2.39 | 20.1x | -45% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Nov 30 2024 | $58.32 | $2.37 | 24.6x | -32% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Aug 31 2024 | $61.48 | $2.36 | 26.1x | -28% |
| FY2024 Q4 | May 31 2024 | $79.93 | $1.85 | 43.2x | +19% |
| FY2024 Q3 | - | $93.53 | $1.86 | 50.3x | +39% |
| FY2024 Q2 | - | $81.38 | $1.83 | 44.5x | +23% |
| FY2024 Q1 | - | $54.24 | $1.65 | 32.8x | -10% |
| FY2023 Q4 | May 31 2023 | $37.67 | $1.05 | 35.7x | -1% |
| FY2021 Q4 | May 31 2021 | $102.30 | $2.05 | 49.9x | +38% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Feb 28 2021 | $177.62 | $2.40 | 73.9x | +104% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Nov 30 2020 | $164.85 | $2.37 | 69.5x | +92% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Aug 31 2020 | $146.63 | $2.38 | 61.5x | +70% |
| FY2020 Q4 | May 31 2020 | $119.96 | $2.58 | 46.4x | +28% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Feb 29 2020 | $127.89 | $2.77 | 46.2x | +27% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Nov 30 2019 | $121.08 | $2.52 | 48.0x | +32% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Aug 31 2019 | $113.40 | $2.02 | 56.1x | +55% |
| FY2019 Q4 | May 31 2019 | $85.65 | $1.49 | 57.5x | +58% |
| FY2019 Q3 | - | $82.06 | $1.63 | 50.3x | +39% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Nov 30 2018 | $57.16 | $1.45 | 39.4x | +9% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Aug 31 2018 | $78.60 | $1.64 | 48.0x | +32% |
| FY2018 Q4 | - | $99.47 | $1.87 | 53.3x | +47% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Feb 28 2018 | $91.39 | $1.81 | 50.6x | +39% |
| FY2018 Q2 | - | $84.86 | $1.81 | 47.0x | +29% |
| FY2018 Q1 | - | $81.75 | $1.85 | 44.3x | +22% |
| FY2017 Q4 | May 31 2017 | $71.67 | $1.74 | 41.3x | +14% |
| FY2017 Q3 | - | $48.41 | $1.66 | 29.2x | -19% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Nov 30 2016 | $50.17 | $1.54 | 32.7x | -10% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Aug 31 2016 | $39.48 | $1.51 | 26.2x | -28% |
| FY2016 Q4 | - | $42.25 | $1.44 | 29.4x | -19% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Feb 29 2016 | $31.13 | $1.40 | 22.3x | -39% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Nov 30 2015 | $29.02 | $1.35 | 21.5x | -41% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Aug 31 2015 | $20.49 | $1.33 | 15.4x | -58% |
| FY2015 Q4 | May 31 2015 | $23.83 | $1.22 | 19.5x | -46% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Feb 28 2015 | $19.16 | $1.26 | 15.2x | -58% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Nov 30 2014 | $22.12 | $1.27 | 17.4x | -52% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Aug 31 2014 | $22.81 | $1.28 | 17.9x | -51% |
| FY2014 Q4 | May 31 2014 | $25.82 | $1.38 | 18.8x | -48% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Feb 28 2014 | $27.84 | $1.29 | 21.6x | -40% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Nov 30 2013 | $29.69 | $1.20 | 24.8x | -32% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Aug 31 2013 | $21.23 | $1.07 | 19.8x | -45% |
| FY2013 Q4 | May 31 2013 | $22.33 | $0.87 | 25.7x | -29% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 36.3x
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EDU — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EDU stock.
What is EDU's P/E ratio?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. (EDU) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 20.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $2.30. The 5-year average P/E is 43.9x and the historical range spans 20.1x to 73.9x.
Is EDU stock overvalued or undervalued?
EDU trades at 20.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 43.9x. At the 5th percentile of its historical range (20.1x–73.9x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is EDU stock expensive?
No, EDU is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 20.8x is below the 5-year average of 43.9x and sits at the 5th percentile of its valuation range.
What is EDU's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, EDU's P/E ratio has ranged from 20.1x to 73.9x, with a median of 46.4x and an average of 43.9x. The current P/E of 20.8x places the stock at the 5th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2013–2026.
How does EDU's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
EDU trades at 20.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.9x. The 20% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does EDU's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
New Oriental Education & Technology Group Inc. P/E of 20.8x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 19.1x. 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 EDU's PEG ratio?
EDU PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 20.8x and EPS growth of 27.8%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is EDU's earnings yield?
EDU earnings yield is 4.81%, the inverse of its 20.8x 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.