PE Ratio: 20.92

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 20.92 is 18% below its 5-year average of 25.56, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.68–54.40).

As of 2026-10-06T19:49:23.379Z. 8.12% below its 12-month average of 22.77.

PE Ratio (20.92) = Close Price ($74.70) / Diluted TTM EPS ($3.57)

SLMBP PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 20.9, P/E is below its 20-year median — higher than 14% 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 SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 20.92.

Is SLM Corporation's P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 20.92 is 18% below its 5-year average of 25.56, near the low end of its 5-year range (15.68–54.40).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 22.77.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 26.17.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 25.56.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 44.35.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 49.73.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for SLM Corporation (SLMBP)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for SLMBP stock is 50.04.

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