Eaton Corporation plc PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
39.20
Stock Price
$400.60
EPS (TTM)
$10.22
Forward PE
25.48
How It's Calculated
39.20 = $400.60 ÷ $10.22
What This Means
Eaton Corporation plc's PE ratio of 39.2 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) operates in the Industrials sector, specifically in Specialty Industrial Machinery. With a market capitalization of about $155.55B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $400.60, within a 52-week range of $311.90 to $435.43 (-8.0% from the high, +28.4% from the low). Beta of 1.24 suggests the stock has been more volatile than the broader market.
Trailing profit margin is about 14.0%, signaling a solid profit margin for its industry.
Understanding This Metric
The PE ratio is one of the most widely cited valuation multiples. For Eaton Corporation plc, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Industrials 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 Industrials names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eaton Corporation plc's PE ratio of 39.20 can be compared with peers such as CAT (43.66), GE (40.17), RTX (33.64). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Industrials stocks.
Key Takeaways
- ETN is grouped in the Industrials sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 1.24 suggests higher-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 14.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
3.02
Sector
Industrials
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ETN's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Eaton Corporation plc. A trailing PE of 39.20 means the market is pricing the stock at 39.20 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Industrials peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 39.20 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Industrials names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as UPS (17.26), UNP (21.60), GD (21.84) offer context. ETN's PE of 39.20 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 ETN metrics on U.S. trading days; this page shows data as of June 01, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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