Forward PE Ratio: 29.97
The forward PE ratio is 29.97 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (29.97) = Close Price ($405.83) / Consensus Forward EPS ($13.33)
ETN Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
29.97
ETN Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Eaton Corporation plc
Market Cap
$157.58B
Forward PE Ratio
29.97
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Eaton Corporation plc (ETN) | $157.58B | 29.97 |
| Siemens Energy AG (SMEGF)vs › | $155.77B | 34.89 |
| Deere & Company (DE)vs › | $160.05B | 32.99 |
| Union Pacific Corporation (UNP)vs › | $169.23B | 22.22 |
| Schneider Electric S.E. (SBGSY)vs › | $173.45B | 31.71 |
| The Boeing Company (BA)vs › | $175.88B | N/A |
| ABB Ltd (ABBNY)vs › | $190.63B | 30.55 |
| Vertiv Holdings Co (VRT)vs › | $124.42B | 48.96 |
| Parker-Hannifin Corporation (PH)vs › | $119.68B | 30.01 |
| Lockheed Martin Corporation (LMT)vs › | $119.49B | 17.63 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
39.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
30.0
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $13.33 implies +30.3% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $10.23.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $405.83 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $13.33 | $13.28 – $13.43 | 16 | 30.4x |
| 2027-12-31 | $15.69 | $14.41 – $16.38 | 15 | 25.9x |
| 2028-12-31 | $18.11 | $17.59 – $18.65 | 5 | 22.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward 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
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Eaton Corporation plc (ETN)?
- The forward PE ratio for ETN stock is 29.97.
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About Eaton Corporation plc
Eaton Corp. Plc is a power management company, which provides energy-efficient solutions for electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical power. It operates through the following segments: Electrical Americas and Electrical Global; Aerospace, Vehicle, and eMobility. The Electrical Americas and Electrical Global segments engage in sales contracts for electrical components, industrial components, power distribution and assemblies, residential products, single and three phase power quality, wiring devices, circuit protection, utility power distribution, power reliability equipment, and service. The Aerospace segment supplies aerospace fuel, hydraulics, and pneumatic systems for commercial and military use. The Vehicle segment deals with the design, manufacture, marketing, and supply of drivetrain and powertrain systems and critical components that reduce emissions and improve fuel economy, stability, performance and safety of cars, light trucks and commercial vehicles. The eMobility segment designs, manufactures, markets, and supplies electrical and electronic components and systems that improve the power management and performance of both on-road and off-road vehicles. The company was founded in 1911 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Electrical Equipment & Parts
- CEO
- Paulo Ruiz Sternadt