Eli Lilly and Company PE Ratio
Data as of June 01, 2026
PE Ratio (TTM)
39.21
Stock Price
$1105.00
EPS (TTM)
$28.18
Forward PE
24.85
How It's Calculated
39.21 = $1105.00 ÷ $28.18
What This Means
Eli Lilly and Company's PE ratio of 39.2 is above average, suggesting investors expect strong future earnings growth.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) operates in the Healthcare sector, specifically in Drug Manufacturers - General. With a market capitalization of about $985.37B, it ranks as a mega-cap stock — one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Shares recently traded near $1105.00, within a 52-week range of $623.78 to $1149.10 (-3.8% from the high, +77.1% from the low). Beta of 0.48 indicates relatively lower volatility versus the market.
Trailing profit margin is about 35.0%, 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 Eli Lilly and Company, it reflects how much investors pay today for each dollar of trailing earnings. High-growth Healthcare 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 Healthcare names on our S&P 100 coverage, Eli Lilly and Company's PE ratio of 39.21 can be compared with peers such as JNJ (26.11), UNH (28.66), MRK (33.44). Sector context helps interpretation, but each company's growth profile and balance sheet differ — use multiple metrics before drawing conclusions. View all Healthcare stocks.
Key Takeaways
- LLY is grouped in the Healthcare sector for peer comparisons.
- Recent beta of 0.48 suggests lower-than-market price sensitivity.
- Trailing profit margin of 35.0% provides context for how much earnings support the headline multiple.
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PEG Ratio
1.48
Sector
Healthcare
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does LLY's PE ratio mean?
The PE ratio shows how much investors pay per dollar of trailing earnings for Eli Lilly and Company. A trailing PE of 39.21 means the market is pricing the stock at 39.21 times last twelve months' EPS — useful for comparing valuation across time and versus Healthcare peers, not as a buy/sell signal on its own.
Is 39.21 high or low vs sector peers?
Among Healthcare names in our S&P 100 coverage, peers such as REGN (15.02), BMY (16.02), GILD (18.29) offer context. LLY's PE of 39.21 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 LLY 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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