P/E ratio for American Vanguard (AVD)
P/E ratio as of September 2023 (TTM): 27.2
According to American Vanguard's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is 27.175. At the end of 2020 the company had a P/E ratio of 29.8.
P/E ratio history for American Vanguard from 2001 to 2022
PE ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 29.8 |
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How to read a P/E ratio?
The Price/Earnings ratio measures the relationship between a company's stock price and its earnings per share. A low but positive P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating high earnings compared to its current valuation and might be undervalued. A company with a high negative (near 0) P/E ratio stands for a company that is generating heavy losses compared to its current valuation.
Companies with a P/E ratio over 30 or a negative one are generaly seen as "growth stocks" meaning that investors typically expect the company to grow or to become profitable in the future.
Companies with a positive P/E ratio bellow 10 are generally seen as "value stocks" meaning that the company is already very profitable and unlikely to strong growth in the future.