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Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH) PE Ratio: 34.23

Is Cardinal Health, Inc.’s P/E ratio high or low?

Cardinal Health, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 34.23 is 18% below its 5-year average of 41.60, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.85–179.00).

As of Monday, June 15, 2026. 20.75% above its 12-month average of 28.35.

PE Ratio (34.23) = Close Price ($223.85) / Diluted TTM EPS ($6.54)

CAH PE Ratio Chart

CAH PE Ratio
34.23+36.70% 1Y
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CAH Average PE Ratio Chart

CAH Current vs Average PE Ratio Chart

CAH PE Ratio Metrics

PE RATIO

34.23

PE RATIO AVG TTM

28.35

PE RATIO AVG 3Y

32.06

PE RATIO AVG 5Y

29.72

PE RATIO AVG 10Y

23.08

PE RATIO AVG 15Y

21.62

PE RATIO AVG 20Y

19.53

CURRENT VS TTM AVG

+20.75%

CURRENT VS 3Y AVG

+6.77%

CURRENT VS 5Y AVG

+15.16%

CURRENT VS 10Y AVG

+48.33%

CURRENT VS 15Y AVG

+58.35%

CURRENT VS 20Y AVG

+75.25%

CAH Competitors' PE Ratio

NAMEMARKET CAPPE RATIOTTM3Y5Y
Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)$52.43B34.2328.3532.0629.72
Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)vs ›$52.98B37.0227.7333.6633.30
Cencora, Inc. (COR)vs ›$54.80B21.6035.5330.1026.11
Humana Inc. (HUM)vs ›$45.53B40.5622.0721.3121.12
IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (IDXX)vs ›$44.24B41.3650.2248.9453.46
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (REGN)vs ›$63.06B14.9216.3020.8517.83
Agilent Technologies, Inc. (A)vs ›$36.67B26.0729.3229.8032.74
Zoetis Inc. (ZTS)vs ›$33.36B13.2022.0030.4135.39
Centene Corporation (CNC)vs ›$32.19BN/A8.9015.7023.23
Medline Inc. (MDLN)vs ›$30.96B30.2631.6231.6231.62

P/E vs. its own history

At 34.2, P/E is richer than usual, sitting higher than 84% of its 20-year history.

20-year low

7.8

median

19.5

20-year high

501.4

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P/E Comparison

Trailing P/E

34.2

Forward P/E

18.6

Forward P/E Calculation

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Forward P/E is calculated using analyst consensus EPS estimates for the current or next fiscal year.

Calculation:

Current Price

$223.85

÷

Forward EPS (Est.)

$12.01

=

Forward P/E

18.64

Source: FMP Analyst Consensus Estimates. Forward EPS represents the average analyst estimate for the nearest fiscal year.

Cardinal Health, Inc. 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

Cardinal Health, Inc. PE Ratio FAQ

What is the P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The P/E ratio for CAH stock is 34.23.
Is Cardinal Health, Inc.'s P/E ratio high or low?
Cardinal Health, Inc.'s P/E ratio of 34.23 is 18% below its 5-year average of 41.60, near the low end of its 5-year range (11.85–179.00).
What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The TTM average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 28.35.
What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 3Y average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 32.06.
What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 5Y average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 29.72.
What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 10Y average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 23.08.
What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 15Y average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 21.62.
What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Cardinal Health, Inc. (CAH)?
The 20Y average P/E ratio for CAH stock is 19.53.

Cardinal Health, Inc. PE Ratio History

DATEPE RATIO
2026-06-1234.23
2026-06-1133.82
2026-06-1033.07
2026-06-0932.52
2026-06-0831.27
2026-06-0531.45
2026-06-0430.85
2026-06-0329.95
2026-06-0229.80
2026-06-0129.84
2026-05-2930.09
2026-05-2830.56
2026-05-2730.56
2026-05-2630.64
2026-05-2230.69
2026-05-2130.67
2026-05-2030.46
2026-05-1930.64
2026-05-1830.55
2026-05-1529.85
2026-05-1429.72
2026-05-1328.49
2026-05-1227.91
2026-05-1127.91
2026-05-0828.08
2026-05-0728.33
2026-05-0629.28
2026-05-0530.12
2026-05-0430.13
2026-05-0129.85
2026-04-3029.49
2026-04-2929.18
2026-04-2829.58
2026-04-2729.11
2026-04-2428.76
2026-04-2329.46
2026-04-2228.86
2026-04-2129.48
2026-04-2030.39
2026-04-1730.79
2026-04-1630.66
2026-04-1530.48
2026-04-1430.93
2026-04-1330.82
2026-04-1031.01
2026-04-0931.05
2026-04-0830.95
2026-04-0730.61
2026-04-0630.59
2026-04-0230.80
2026-04-0130.51
2026-03-3130.40
2026-03-3029.68
2026-03-2729.72
2026-03-2629.88
2026-03-2530.40
2026-03-2429.82
2026-03-2329.70
2026-03-2029.90
2026-03-1930.35
2026-03-1830.48
2026-03-1731.13
2026-03-1631.31
2026-03-1331.23
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2026-02-1230.94
2026-02-1132.27
2026-02-1031.69
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About Cardinal Health, Inc.

Cardinal Health, Inc. operates as a global, integrated provider of healthcare services and products, with its reach spanning the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and other international markets. The company delivers bespoke support to a diverse clientele, including hospitals, healthcare networks, pharmacies, outpatient surgical centers, clinical labs, physician practices, and individuals receiving care at home. It is structured into two core divisions: Pharmaceutical and Medical. The Pharmaceutical division oversees the distribution of a wide array of products, encompassing branded, generic, and specialty pharmaceuticals, along with over-the-counter health and consumer goods. This segment additionally offers specialized services to pharmaceutical manufacturers and healthcare providers, particularly for specialty pharmaceutical products. Its operations extend to managing nuclear pharmacies and facilities that produce radiopharmaceuticals. It also performs repackaging of generic drugs and OTC items. Further offerings include medication therapy management and patient outcomes services for hospitals, other healthcare providers, and payers, in addition to providing pharmacy management solutions to hospitals. The Medical division focuses on producing, sourcing, and supplying Cardinal Health-branded medical, surgical, and laboratory products and devices. This extensive product range encompasses items such as examination and surgical gloves, needles, syringes, sharps disposal units, compression products, incontinence aids, nutritional delivery systems, wound care supplies, single-use drapes, gowns, and apparel, fluid suction and collection devices, urological products, operating room essentials, and electrodes. Beyond its proprietary brands, this segment also distributes various national brand medical, surgical, and laboratory products. It offers comprehensive supply chain management for hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, clinical laboratories, and other healthcare organizations, and manufactures and sells both sterile and non-sterile procedure kits. Established in 1979, the company maintains its headquarters in Dublin, Ohio.

Dublin, OH
57,700 employees
Healthcare / Medical - Distribution
Sector
Healthcare
Industry
Medical - Distribution
CEO
Jason Hollar