Eaton Corporation PLC PE Ratio
Data as of August 04, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
40.40
Stock Price
$438.23
EPS (TTM)
$10.23
Forward PE
26.52
How It's Calculated
40.40 = $438.23 ÷ $10.23
What This Means
Eaton Corporation PLC's PE ratio of 40.4 is significantly elevated, which often reflects very high growth expectations — or possible overvaluation.
About Eaton Corporation PLC
Eaton Corporation PLC (ETN) operates in the Electrical Equipment sector, specifically in Electrical Equipment. With a market capitalization of about $161.22B, it ranks as a large-cap stock — a major established company.
Shares recently traded near $438.23, within a 52-week range of $311.92 to $436.74 (+0.3% from the high, +40.5% from the low). Beta of 1.18 is broadly in line with typical market sensitivity.
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 Electrical Equipment 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 Electrical Equipment names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eaton Corporation PLC's PE ratio of 40.40 can be compared with peers such as EMR (34.33). 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 1.18 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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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 40.40 means the market is pricing the stock at 40.40 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Electrical Equipment peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 40.40 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Electrical Equipment names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as EMR (34.33) offer context. ETN's PE of 40.40 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 August 04, 2026. PE moves with price daily and with EPS when companies report earnings.
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