Forward PE Ratio: 21.58
The forward PE ratio is 21.58 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (21.58) = Close Price ($123.28) / Consensus Forward EPS ($5.68)
PCAR Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
21.58
PCAR Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
PACCAR Inc
Market Cap
$64.88B
Forward PE Ratio
21.58
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| PACCAR Inc (PCAR) | $64.88B | 21.58 |
| W.W. Grainger, Inc. (GWW)vs › | $64.44B | 29.56 |
| Comfort Systems USA, Inc. (FIX)vs › | $62.71B | 39.05 |
| Republic Services, Inc. (RSG)vs › | $67.28B | 30.27 |
| United Rentals, Inc. (URI)vs › | $68.20B | 22.77 |
| Honeywell International Inc. (HON)vs › | $70.79B | 20.29 |
| Cintas Corporation (CTAS)vs › | $71.10B | 36.80 |
| Delta Air Lines, Inc. (DAL)vs › | $58.47B | 15.29 |
| TransDigm Group Incorporated (TDG)vs › | $72.47B | 32.39 |
| Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC)vs › | $72.72B | 26.05 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
26.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
21.6
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $5.68 implies +20.9% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $4.70.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $123.28 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 | $5.68 | $5.29 – $6.09 | 10 | 21.7x |
| 2027-12-31 | $6.72 | $6.10 – $7.50 | 10 | 18.3x |
| 2028-12-31 | $7.70 | $6.68 – $9.48 | 7 | 16.0x |
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 PACCAR Inc (PCAR)?
- The forward PE ratio for PCAR stock is 21.58.
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About PACCAR Inc
PACCAR Inc is a global leader specializing in the design, production, and distribution of commercial trucks, covering light, medium, and heavy-duty classes. Its market reach extends across the United States, Europe, Mexico, South America, Australia, and other international territories. The company's operations are divided into three principal segments: Truck, Parts, and Financial Services. The Truck division focuses on engineering, manufacturing, and supplying vehicles tailored for both long-distance highway travel and challenging off-highway applications, primarily for hauling commercial and consumer goods. These vehicles are sold worldwide through an expansive network of independent dealerships, prominently featuring the Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF brands. The Parts segment is dedicated to supplying aftermarket components for its trucks and associated commercial vehicles. Through its Financial Services arm, which encompasses full-service leasing under the PacLease trademark, PACCAR offers a wide array of financing and leasing products to both its customers and its dealer network. This segment also delivers equipment financing and administrative assistance to its franchisees. It provides retail loans and leasing options to a diverse clientele, including small, medium, and large commercial trucking firms, independent owner-operators, and various other businesses. Additionally, it facilitates truck inventory financing for independent dealers and directly extends loans and leases to customers for purchasing trucks and related equipment. Beyond its core truck business, PACCAR also fabricates and markets industrial winches under the Braden, Carco, and Gearmatic labels. Established in 1905, PACCAR Inc's corporate headquarters are situated in Bellevue, Washington.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Industrial - Machinery
- CEO
- R. Preston Feight