PE Ratio: 25.28

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 25.28 is 34% below its 5-year average of 38.33, near the low end of its 5-year range (19.64–260.42).

As of 2026-09-23T13:56:46.961Z. 43.15% below its 12-month average of 44.47.

PE Ratio (25.28) = Close Price ($41.20) / Diluted TTM EPS ($1.63)

LUV PE Ratio Metrics

P/E vs. its own history

At 25.3, P/E is near its 20-year median — higher than 62% 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 Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The P/E ratio for LUV stock is 25.28.

Is Southwest Airlines Co.'s P/E ratio high or low?

The P/E ratio of 25.28 is 34% below its 5-year average of 38.33, near the low end of its 5-year range (19.64–260.42).

What is the TTM average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The TTM average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 44.47.

What is the 3Y average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The 3Y average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 41.77.

What is the 5Y average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The 5Y average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 38.33.

What is the 10Y average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The 10Y average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 26.02.

What is the 15Y average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The 15Y average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 24.28.

What is the 20Y average P/E ratio for Southwest Airlines Co. (LUV)?

The 20Y average P/E ratio for LUV stock is 23.95.

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