CVS Health Corp PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
45.45
Stock Price
$105.37
EPS (TTM)
$2.26
Forward PE
13.16
How It's Calculated
45.45 = $105.37 ÷ $2.26
What This Means
CVS Health Corp's PE ratio of 45.4 is significantly elevated, which often reflects very high growth expectations — or possible overvaluation.
About CVS Health Corp
CVS Health Corp (CVS) operates in the Health Care sector, specifically in Health Care. With a market capitalization of about $133.25B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $105.37, within a 52-week range of $61.19 to $110.68 (-4.8% from the high, +72.2% from the low). Beta of 0.59 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 72.0%, signaling a strong profit margin relative to many peers.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For CVS Health Corp, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Health Care names often carry elevated PE ratios when the market prices in faster future profits, while mature companies with stable cash flows may trade at lower multiples even in the same sector.
Sector Comparison
Among Health Care names on our S&P 100 coverage, CVS Health Corp's PE ratio of 45.45 can be compared with peers such as UNH (26.65), ABT (33.71), MDT (22.76). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Health Care stocks.
Key Takeaways
- CVS is grouped in the Health Care sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.59 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 72.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does CVS's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for CVS Health Corp. A trailing PE of 45.45 means the market is pricing the stock at 45.45 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Health Care peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 45.45 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Health Care names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as MDT (22.76), UNH (26.65), ABT (33.71) offer context. CVS's PE of 45.45 should be read with growth, margins, and balance-sheet risk — high PE can mean strong growth expectations; low PE can mean value or weaker outlook.
How often is this PE updated?
StockCalc refreshes CVS metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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