Ventas, Inc. (VTR) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 166.0x vs 5Y avg 328.3x · 70th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 1999–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of July 6, 2026, Ventas, Inc. (VTR) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 166.0x, with a stock price of $89.64 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.54.
The current P/E is 49% below its 5-year average of 328.3x. Over the past five years, VTR's P/E has ranged from a low of 12.8x to a high of 3144.0x, placing the current valuation at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Real Estate sector median P/E of 24.9x, VTR trades at a 568% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 172 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.8x to 166.0x.
Relative to the broader market, VTR commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.4x. 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 VTR 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.
VTR Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
VTR P/E vs Peers
Diversified healthcare real estate peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $161B | 165.6 | - | -11% | |
| $14B | 24.8 | 1.06Best | +25% | |
| $5B | 30.8 | - | +19% | |
| $4B | 25.3 | - | -4% | |
| $2B | 15.4Lowest | - | +24% | |
| $10B | 26.1 | 1.23 | +96% | |
| $94M | 115.3 | - | -394% | |
| $525M | 237.5 | - | +134%Best |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
VTR Historical P/E Data (1999–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | - | $81.78 | $0.55 | 148.7x | +68% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Dec 31 2025 | $77.38 | $0.55 | 140.7x | +59% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $69.99 | $0.53 | 132.1x | +49% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $63.15 | $0.44 | 144.9x | +63% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $68.76 | $0.33 | 206.5x | +133% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $58.89 | $0.19 | 313.4x | +253% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sep 30 2023 | $42.13 | $0.01 | 3144.0x | +3443% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $47.27 | $0.20 | 235.2x | +165% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $51.43 | $0.05 | 1049.6x | +1083% |
| FY2022 Q1 | - | $61.76 | $0.39 | 158.8x | +79% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $51.12 | $0.14 | 357.5x | +303% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $55.21 | $0.53 | 104.2x | +17% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $57.10 | $0.40 | 142.8x | +61% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $49.04 | $1.16 | 42.3x | -52% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Sep 30 2020 | $41.96 | $0.90 | 46.6x | -47% |
| FY2020 Q2 | - | $36.62 | $1.10 | 33.3x | -62% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $26.80 | $2.10 | 12.8x | -86% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $57.74 | $1.19 | 48.5x | -45% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Sep 30 2019 | $73.03 | $1.33 | 54.9x | -38% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jun 30 2019 | $68.35 | $1.38 | 49.5x | -44% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Mar 31 2019 | $63.81 | $1.26 | 50.6x | -43% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $58.59 | $1.13 | 51.8x | -42% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $54.38 | $2.05 | 26.5x | -70% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $56.95 | $3.48 | 16.4x | -82% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $49.53 | $3.44 | 14.4x | -84% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $60.01 | $3.77 | 15.9x | -82% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $65.13 | $3.26 | 20.0x | -77% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $69.48 | $1.97 | 35.3x | -60% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $65.04 | $1.97 | 33.0x | -63% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $62.52 | $1.86 | 33.6x | -62% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $70.63 | $1.65 | 42.8x | -52% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $72.82 | $1.30 | 56.0x | -37% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $62.96 | $1.33 | 47.3x | -47% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $56.43 | $1.26 | 44.8x | -50% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $56.06 | $1.22 | 46.0x | -48% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $54.38 | $1.52 | 35.8x | -60% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $63.95 | $1.54 | 41.5x | -53% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $62.79 | $1.58 | 39.7x | -55% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $54.25 | $1.62 | 33.5x | -62% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $56.14 | $1.65 | 34.0x | -62% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $53.05 | $1.57 | 33.8x | -62% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $50.16 | $1.54 | 32.6x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $53.86 | $1.46 | 36.9x | -58% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $60.83 | $1.44 | 42.2x | -52% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $64.11 | $1.30 | 49.3x | -44% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $56.68 | $1.23 | 46.1x | -48% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $54.52 | $1.60 | 34.1x | -62% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $55.28 | $1.57 | 35.2x | -60% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $50.01 | $1.49 | 33.6x | -62% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $48.28 | $1.48 | 32.6x | -63% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $43.26 | $1.30 | 33.3x | -62% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $46.16 | $1.32 | 35.0x | -61% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $47.55 | $1.52 | 31.3x | -65% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $45.96 | $1.56 | 29.5x | -67% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $45.16 | $1.42 | 31.8x | -64% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jun 30 2010 | $41.12 | $1.37 | 30.0x | -66% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Mar 31 2010 | $41.58 | $1.57 | 26.5x | -70% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $38.31 | $1.75 | 21.9x | -75% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Sep 30 2009 | $33.72 | $1.82 | 18.5x | -79% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $26.15 | $1.96 | 13.3x | -85% |
| FY2009 Q1 | - | $19.80 | $1.90 | 10.4x | -88% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $29.40 | $1.61 | 18.3x | -79% |
| FY2008 Q3 | - | $43.28 | $1.42 | 30.5x | -66% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jun 30 2008 | $37.28 | $1.17 | 31.9x | -64% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Mar 31 2008 | $39.33 | $2.14 | 18.4x | -79% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $39.63 | $2.33 | 17.0x | -81% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Sep 30 2007 | $36.26 | $2.49 | 14.6x | -84% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jun 30 2007 | $31.75 | $2.59 | 12.3x | -86% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Mar 31 2007 | $36.90 | $1.39 | 26.5x | -70% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $37.06 | $1.25 | 29.6x | -67% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Sep 30 2006 | $33.75 | $1.32 | 25.6x | -71% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $29.67 | $1.29 | 23.0x | -74% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $29.06 | $1.31 | 22.2x | -75% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $28.04 | $1.35 | 20.8x | -77% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $28.20 | $1.45 | 19.4x | -78% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $26.45 | $1.47 | 18.0x | -80% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $21.86 | $1.47 | 14.9x | -83% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $24.00 | $1.43 | 16.8x | -81% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $22.70 | $1.81 | 12.5x | -86% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jun 30 2004 | $20.45 | $1.91 | 10.7x | -88% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Mar 31 2004 | $24.07 | $1.81 | 13.3x | -85% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $19.27 | $2.00 | 9.6x | -89% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $14.99 | $1.19 | 12.6x | -86% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jun 30 2003 | $13.27 | $1.03 | 12.9x | -85% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mar 31 2003 | $10.16 | $1.21 | 8.4x | -91% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $10.03 | $0.92 | 10.9x | -88% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Sep 30 2002 | $11.74 | $1.13 | 10.4x | -88% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Jun 30 2002 | $11.17 | $1.02 | 11.0x | -88% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Mar 31 2002 | $11.08 | $0.76 | 14.6x | -84% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Dec 31 2001 | $10.07 | $0.73 | 13.8x | -84% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Sep 30 2000 | $4.38 | $0.12 | 36.5x | -59% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jun 30 2000 | $2.79 | $0.18 | 15.5x | -83% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Mar 31 2000 | $2.90 | $0.37 | 7.8x | -91% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Dec 31 1999 | $3.67 | $0.63 | 5.8x | -93% |
| FY1999 Q3 | - | $4.16 | $0.99 | 4.2x | -95% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jun 30 1999 | $4.71 | $0.99 | 4.8x | -95% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 88.7x
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VTR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VTR stock.
What is VTR's P/E ratio?
Ventas, Inc. (VTR) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 166.0x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.54. The 5-year average P/E is 328.3x and the historical range spans 12.8x to 3144.0x.
Is VTR stock overvalued or undervalued?
VTR trades at 166.0x P/E, below its 5-year average of 328.3x. At the 70th percentile of its historical range (12.8x–3144.0x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is VTR stock expensive?
No, VTR is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 166.0x is below the 5-year average of 328.3x and sits at the 70th percentile of its valuation range.
What is VTR's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, VTR's P/E ratio has ranged from 12.8x to 3144.0x, with a median of 142.8x and an average of 328.3x. The current P/E of 166.0x places the stock at the 70th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1999–2026.
How does VTR's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
VTR trades at 166.0x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.4x. The 554% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does VTR's valuation compare to Real Estate peers?
Ventas, Inc. P/E of 166.0x compares to the Real Estate sector median of 24.9x. 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 VTR's PEG ratio?
VTR PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 166.0x and EPS growth of 184.2%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is VTR's earnings yield?
VTR earnings yield is 0.60%, the inverse of its 166.0x 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.