American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at -37.7x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 1999–2025
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P/E Ratio Analysis
The current P/E is 140% below its 5-year average of 94.9x. Over the past five years, AXL's P/E has ranged from a low of 4.1x to a high of 699.0x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, AXL trades at a 278% discount 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, AXL trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. 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 AXL 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.
AXL Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
AXL P/E vs Peers
Core Vehicle Systems Suppliers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 45.6 | - | +264%Best | |
| $13B | 84.9 | - | -89% | |
| $15B | 56.1 | - | -15% | |
| $10B | 16.2 | 0.71 | -12% | |
| $7B | 17.1 | 0.67Best | -9% | |
| $18B | 21.9 | 6.28 | -15% | |
| $3B | 15.6Lowest | - | -26% | |
| $1B | 59.9 | - | -71% | |
| $71B | 24.2 | - | -49% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
AXL Historical P/E Data (1999–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $6.01 | $0.34 | 17.4x | -45% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jun 30 2025 | $4.08 | $0.35 | 11.7x | -63% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mar 31 2025 | $4.07 | $0.18 | 22.7x | -28% |
| FY2024 Q4 | - | $5.83 | $0.29 | 20.0x | -37% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sep 30 2024 | $6.18 | $0.24 | 25.6x | -19% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jun 30 2024 | $6.99 | $0.01 | 699.0x | +2118% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jun 30 2023 | $8.27 | $0.36 | 23.0x | -27% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Mar 31 2023 | $7.81 | $0.48 | 16.3x | -48% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Dec 31 2022 | $7.82 | $0.53 | 14.8x | -53% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sep 30 2022 | $6.83 | $0.01 | 683.0x | +2067% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Dec 31 2021 | $9.33 | $0.03 | 311.0x | +887% |
| FY2021 Q3 | - | $8.81 | $0.75 | 11.7x | -63% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jun 30 2021 | $10.35 | $1.76 | 5.9x | -81% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Sep 30 2018 | $17.44 | $3.56 | 4.9x | -84% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jun 30 2018 | $15.56 | $3.76 | 4.1x | -87% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Mar 31 2018 | $15.22 | $3.05 | 5.0x | -84% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Dec 31 2017 | $17.03 | $3.26 | 5.2x | -83% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Sep 30 2017 | $17.58 | $2.92 | 6.0x | -81% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jun 30 2017 | $15.60 | $2.95 | 5.3x | -83% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Mar 31 2017 | $18.78 | $3.26 | 5.8x | -82% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Dec 31 2016 | $19.30 | $3.05 | 6.3x | -80% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Sep 30 2016 | $17.22 | $3.27 | 5.3x | -83% |
| FY2016 Q2 | - | $14.48 | $3.27 | 4.4x | -86% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $15.39 | $3.12 | 4.9x | -84% |
| FY2015 Q4 | - | $18.94 | $3.02 | 6.3x | -80% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Sep 30 2015 | $19.94 | $2.38 | 8.4x | -73% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $20.91 | $2.17 | 9.6x | -69% |
| FY2015 Q1 | - | $25.83 | $2.09 | 12.4x | -61% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Dec 31 2014 | $22.59 | $1.85 | 12.2x | -61% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $16.77 | $2.07 | 8.1x | -74% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jun 30 2014 | $18.89 | $1.91 | 9.9x | -69% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Mar 31 2014 | $18.52 | $1.58 | 11.7x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $20.45 | $1.24 | 16.5x | -48% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Sep 30 2013 | $19.72 | $5.05 | 3.9x | -88% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Jun 30 2013 | $18.63 | $4.53 | 4.1x | -87% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Mar 31 2013 | $13.65 | $4.25 | 3.2x | -90% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Dec 31 2012 | $11.20 | $4.83 | 2.3x | -93% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Sep 30 2012 | $11.27 | $1.04 | 10.8x | -66% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jun 30 2012 | $10.49 | $1.48 | 7.1x | -78% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Mar 31 2012 | $11.71 | $2.07 | 5.7x | -82% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Dec 31 2011 | $9.89 | $1.89 | 5.2x | -83% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Sep 30 2011 | $7.63 | $1.94 | 3.9x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $11.38 | $2.13 | 5.3x | -83% |
| FY2011 Q1 | - | $12.59 | $1.82 | 6.9x | -78% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Dec 31 2010 | $12.86 | $1.54 | 8.4x | -74% |
| FY2010 Q3 | - | $9.02 | $1.73 | 5.2x | -83% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jun 30 2010 | $7.33 | $1.56 | 4.7x | -85% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Dec 31 2007 | $18.62 | $0.72 | 25.9x | -18% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jun 30 2006 | $17.11 | $1.04 | 16.5x | -48% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Mar 31 2006 | $17.13 | $1.01 | 17.0x | -46% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Dec 31 2005 | $18.33 | $1.10 | 16.7x | -47% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Sep 30 2005 | $23.08 | $1.62 | 14.2x | -55% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $25.27 | $1.92 | 13.2x | -58% |
| FY2005 Q1 | - | $24.50 | $2.57 | 9.5x | -70% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Dec 31 2004 | $30.66 | $2.97 | 10.3x | -67% |
| FY2004 Q3 | - | $29.26 | $3.33 | 8.8x | -72% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Jun 30 2004 | $36.36 | $3.36 | 10.8x | -66% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Mar 31 2004 | $36.85 | $3.31 | 11.1x | -65% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Dec 31 2003 | $40.42 | $3.67 | 11.0x | -65% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $29.58 | $3.69 | 8.0x | -75% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jun 30 2003 | $23.90 | $3.68 | 6.5x | -79% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Mar 31 2003 | $21.04 | $3.63 | 5.8x | -82% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $23.42 | $3.36 | 7.0x | -78% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Sep 30 2002 | $24.98 | $2.98 | 8.4x | -73% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Jun 30 2002 | $29.74 | $2.79 | 10.7x | -66% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Mar 31 2002 | $29.00 | $2.59 | 11.2x | -64% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Dec 31 2001 | $21.38 | $2.35 | 9.1x | -71% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Sep 30 2001 | $12.75 | $2.27 | 5.6x | -82% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jun 30 2001 | $17.00 | $2.24 | 7.6x | -76% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Mar 31 2001 | $9.25 | $2.32 | 4.0x | -87% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Dec 31 2000 | $7.94 | $2.61 | 3.0x | -90% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Sep 30 2000 | $10.75 | $2.63 | 4.1x | -87% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jun 30 2000 | $14.19 | $2.65 | 5.4x | -83% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Mar 31 2000 | $14.81 | $2.52 | 5.9x | -81% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Dec 31 1999 | $12.13 | $2.33 | 5.2x | -83% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 31.5x
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AXL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying AXL stock.
What is AXL's P/E ratio?
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. (AXL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is -37.7x, based on TTM diluted EPS of N/A. The 5-year average P/E is 94.9x and the historical range spans 4.1x to 699.0x.
Is AXL stock overvalued or undervalued?
AXL trades at -37.7x P/E, below its 5-year average of 94.9x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (4.1x–699.0x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is AXL stock expensive?
No, AXL is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of -37.7x is below the 5-year average of 94.9x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is AXL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, AXL's P/E ratio has ranged from 4.1x to 699.0x, with a median of 14.8x and an average of 94.9x. The current P/E of -37.7x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1999–2025.
How does AXL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
AXL trades at -37.7x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 255% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does AXL's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc. P/E of -37.7x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is AXL's PEG ratio?
AXL PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of -37.7x and EPS growth of -158.6%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is AXL's earnings yield?
AXL earnings yield is N/A, the inverse of its -37.7x 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.