P/E ratio for LivePerson (LPSN)
P/E ratio as of September 2023 (TTM): -3.33
According to LivePerson's latest financial reports and stock price the company's current price-to-earnings ratio (TTM) is -3.325. At the end of 2021 the company had a P/E ratio of -20.0.
P/E ratio history for LivePerson from 2001 to 2022
PE ratio at the end of each year
| Year | P/E ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -20.0 | -47.73% |
| 2020 | -38.2 | 57.87% |
| 2019 | -24.2 | -44.86% |
| 2018 | -43.9 | 18.23% |
| 2017 | -37.1 | 126.02% |
| 2016 | -16.4 | 4.56% |
| 2015 | -15.7 | -85.53% |
| 2014 | -108 | -60.37% |
| 2013 | -274 | -349.93% |
| 2012 | 110 |
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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.