PE Ratio: 16.16

Basis: FMP quote price / unrounded diluted EPS from four consecutive issuer fiscal quarters. Source: stored company filings and market data; unavailable inputs remain N/A.

Is the P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.16 is 21% below its 5-year average of 20.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.84–49.13).

As of 2026-09-24T19:40:27.505Z. 8.74% below its 12-month average of 17.71.

PE Ratio (16.16) = Close Price ($58.01) / Diluted TTM EPS ($3.59)

AOS PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 16.2, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 22% of readings in its 20-year history.

P/E Comparison

PE Ratio Formula & Definition

PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)

The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.

Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute

PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The P/E ratio for AOS stock is 16.16.

Is A. O. Smith Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 16.16 is 21% below its 5-year average of 20.57, near the low end of its 5-year range (14.84–49.13).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 17.71.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 19.23.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 20.57.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 24.76.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 23.37.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for A. O. Smith Corporation (AOS)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for AOS stock is 21.31.

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