Eaton Corporation PLC P/B Ratio
Data as of October 02, 2026
P/B Ratio
8.73
Stock Price
$437.28
Book Value/Share
$50.08
Sector
Electrical Equipment
How It's Calculated
8.73 = $437.28 ÷ $50.08
What This Means
Eaton Corporation PLC's P/B ratio of 8.73 is above 6. Asset-light business models and unrecognized intangible assets can make book value a limited denominator; the multiple alone does not determine fair value.
About Eaton Corporation PLC
Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) operates in the Electrical Equipment sector, specifically in Electrical Equipment. With a market capitalization of about $166.83B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $437.28, within a 52-week range of $311.92 to $478.00 (-8.5% from the high, +40.2% from the low). Beta of 1.12 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
Trailing profit margin is about 12.8%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The price-to-book ratio compares market price to net asset value per share. For Eaton Corporation PLC, P/B is especially useful when earnings are volatile or temporarily depressed. In Electrical Equipment, asset-heavy business models often anchor closer to book value, while asset-light models may trade far above book.
Sector Comparison
Among Electrical Equipment names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eaton Corporation PLC's P/B ratio of 8.73 can be compared with peers such as EMR (4.40). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Electrical Equipment stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ETN is grouped in the Electrical Equipment sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.12 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 12.8% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ETN's price-to-book ratio indicate?
P/B compares share price to book value per share. Eaton Corporation PLC's P/B of 8.73 reflects how the market prices net assets — especially relevant for asset-heavy Electrical Equipment business models.
Is 8.73 above or below book value?
A P/B above 1.0 (8.73) means the market values ETN above accounting book value — often due to brands, growth, or intangible assets.
How does P/B compare within Electrical Equipment?
Peer P/B levels in Electrical Equipment (e.g. EMR (4.40)) provide context; asset-light vs asset-heavy models differ materially.
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