Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 75.9x vs 5Y avg 42.4x · 85th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2002–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 23, 2026, Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 75.9x, with a stock price of $55.42 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.72.
The current P/E is 79% above its 5-year average of 42.4x. Over the past five years, AAP's P/E has ranged from a low of 12.3x to a high of 224.8x, placing the current valuation at the 85th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 20.8x, AAP trades at a 265% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 307 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
Relative to the broader market, AAP commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our AAP DCF Valuation Calculator →
Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
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AAP P/E vs Peers
Automotive Retail and Parts peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $48B | 20.4 | 1.41 | -3% | |
| $72B | 28.8 | 2.34 | +10% | |
| $15B | 223.6 | - | -93% | |
| $6B | 10.8 | 4.63 | -11% | |
| $461M | 558.2 | - | +113% | |
| $2B | 14.4 | - | +147%Best | |
| $1B | 8.9Lowest | - | -12% | |
| $15B | 56.5 | - | -15% | |
| $9B | 12.4 | 0.35Best | +19% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
AAP Historical P/E Data (2002–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Apr 25 2026 | $58.18 | $0.72 | 80.6x | +229% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 03 2026 | $38.89 | $0.73 | 53.1x | +117% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Oct 05 2024 | $38.69 | $0.73 | 53.0x | +116% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Apr 20 2024 | $78.69 | $0.35 | 224.8x | +817% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Dec 30 2023 | $61.03 | $0.49 | 124.6x | +408% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Oct 07 2023 | $51.99 | $2.87 | 18.1x | -26% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 15 2023 | $70.64 | $5.76 | 12.3x | -50% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 22 2023 | $128.21 | $6.82 | 18.8x | -23% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $147.03 | $8.27 | 17.8x | -27% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 08 2022 | $161.32 | $7.78 | 20.7x | -15% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 16 2022 | $188.71 | $8.62 | 21.9x | -11% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 23 2022 | $218.39 | $8.98 | 24.3x | -1% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $239.88 | $9.53 | 25.2x | +3% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 09 2021 | $214.15 | $9.88 | 21.7x | -12% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 17 2021 | $205.85 | $9.33 | 22.1x | -10% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Apr 24 2021 | $199.75 | $9.33 | 21.4x | -13% |
| FY2020 Q4 | - | $157.51 | $7.15 | 22.0x | -10% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Oct 03 2020 | $155.50 | $6.88 | 22.6x | -8% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jul 11 2020 | $134.45 | $6.50 | 20.7x | -16% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Apr 18 2020 | $118.86 | $5.49 | 21.7x | -12% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $160.16 | $6.84 | 23.4x | -4% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Oct 05 2019 | $159.94 | $6.20 | 25.8x | +5% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Jul 13 2019 | $158.58 | $6.01 | 26.4x | +8% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Apr 20 2019 | $175.40 | $5.87 | 29.9x | +22% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Dec 31 2018 | $157.46 | $5.73 | 27.5x | +12% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Oct 06 2018 | $165.83 | $7.48 | 22.2x | -10% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jul 14 2018 | $139.34 | $7.22 | 19.3x | -21% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Apr 21 2018 | $103.76 | $6.80 | 15.3x | -38% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $99.69 | $6.42 | 15.5x | -37% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Oct 07 2017 | $94.29 | $4.77 | 19.8x | -19% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 15 2017 | $102.04 | $5.00 | 20.4x | -17% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 22 2017 | $146.84 | $5.51 | 26.6x | +9% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $169.12 | $6.19 | 27.3x | +11% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 08 2016 | $148.13 | $6.09 | 24.3x | -1% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 16 2016 | $164.59 | $6.19 | 26.6x | +8% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Apr 23 2016 | $158.40 | $6.54 | 24.2x | -1% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $150.51 | $6.40 | 23.5x | -4% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Oct 10 2015 | $189.52 | $6.81 | 27.8x | +14% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Jul 18 2015 | $169.70 | $6.84 | 24.8x | +1% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Apr 25 2015 | $148.61 | $6.70 | 22.2x | -10% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $159.28 | $6.71 | 23.7x | -3% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Oct 04 2014 | $135.13 | $6.23 | 21.7x | -12% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jul 12 2014 | $133.29 | $5.99 | 22.3x | -9% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Apr 19 2014 | $120.84 | $5.69 | 21.2x | -13% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $110.68 | $5.33 | 20.8x | -15% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Oct 05 2013 | $83.16 | $5.54 | 15.0x | -39% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jul 13 2013 | $82.67 | $5.33 | 15.5x | -37% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Apr 20 2013 | $79.93 | $5.08 | 15.7x | -36% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $72.35 | $5.22 | 13.9x | -43% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Oct 06 2012 | $69.87 | $5.24 | 13.3x | -46% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jul 14 2012 | $71.60 | $5.44 | 13.2x | -46% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Apr 21 2012 | $90.78 | $5.56 | 16.3x | -33% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $69.63 | $5.12 | 13.6x | -45% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 08 2011 | $59.04 | $4.81 | 12.3x | -50% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 16 2011 | $55.49 | $4.43 | 12.5x | -49% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 23 2011 | $66.42 | $4.13 | 16.1x | -34% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $66.15 | $3.97 | 16.7x | -32% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 09 2010 | $58.55 | $3.76 | 15.6x | -36% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 17 2010 | $51.34 | $3.38 | 15.2x | -38% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Apr 24 2010 | $46.11 | $3.05 | 15.1x | -38% |
| FY2009 Q4 | - | $40.48 | $2.84 | 14.3x | -42% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Oct 10 2009 | $38.47 | $2.72 | 14.1x | -42% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Aug 15 2009 | $43.15 | $2.66 | 16.2x | -34% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Apr 25 2009 | $42.63 | $2.61 | 16.3x | -33% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Dec 31 2008 | $33.65 | $2.49 | 13.5x | -45% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Oct 04 2008 | $36.75 | $2.59 | 14.2x | -42% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Jul 12 2008 | $36.81 | $2.57 | 14.3x | -42% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Apr 19 2008 | $34.98 | $2.43 | 14.4x | -41% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $37.99 | $2.28 | 16.7x | -32% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Oct 06 2007 | $35.54 | $2.25 | 15.8x | -36% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jul 14 2007 | $39.80 | $2.24 | 17.8x | -28% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Apr 21 2007 | $40.80 | $2.19 | 18.6x | -24% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Dec 31 2006 | $35.56 | $2.16 | 16.5x | -33% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Oct 07 2006 | $34.56 | $2.19 | 15.8x | -36% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jul 15 2006 | $29.04 | $2.18 | 13.3x | -46% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Apr 22 2006 | $38.92 | $2.19 | 17.8x | -28% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $43.46 | $2.14 | 20.3x | -17% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Oct 08 2005 | $38.79 | $2.07 | 18.7x | -24% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Jul 16 2005 | $43.34 | $1.97 | 22.0x | -10% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Apr 23 2005 | $34.05 | $1.84 | 18.5x | -25% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $29.12 | $1.66 | 17.5x | -28% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Oct 09 2004 | $23.45 | $1.64 | 14.3x | -42% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jul 17 2004 | $24.95 | $1.59 | 15.7x | -36% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Apr 24 2004 | $29.49 | $1.51 | 19.5x | -20% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $27.13 | $1.11 | 24.5x | +0% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Oct 04 2003 | $24.67 | $0.91 | 27.0x | +10% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jul 12 2003 | $21.17 | $0.77 | 27.3x | +11% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Apr 19 2003 | $15.89 | $0.53 | 29.7x | +21% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $16.30 | $0.60 | 27.3x | +11% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 24.5x
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AAP — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AAP stock.
What is AAP's P/E ratio?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. (AAP) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 75.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.72. The 5-year average P/E is 42.4x and the historical range spans 12.3x to 224.8x.
Is AAP stock overvalued or undervalued?
AAP trades at 75.9x P/E, above its 5-year average of 42.4x. The 85th percentile ranking within the 12.3x–224.8x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is AAP stock expensive?
Yes, AAP is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 75.9x is above the 5-year average of 42.4x and also above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 20.8x. The stock sits at the 85th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is AAP's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, AAP's P/E ratio has ranged from 12.3x to 224.8x, with a median of 22.0x and an average of 42.4x. The current P/E of 75.9x places the stock at the 85th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2002–2026.
How does AAP's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
AAP trades at 75.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.3x. The 212% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does AAP's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. P/E of 75.9x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 20.8x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is AAP's PEG ratio?
AAP PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 75.9x and EPS growth of 113.0%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is AAP's earnings yield?
AAP earnings yield is 1.32%, the inverse of its 75.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.