Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2018 to 2025
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BHF Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, Brighthouse Financial, Inc. (BHF) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.7x, with a stock price of $61.68 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-1.13.
The current P/E is 31% above its 5-year average of 8.1x. Over the past five years, BHF's P/E has ranged from a low of 0.5x to a high of 57.5x, placing the current valuation at the 82th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.1x, BHF trades at a 19% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 775 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 195.8x.
Relative to the broader market, BHF trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. 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 BHF 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.
BHF P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $7B | 6.2Lowest | 0.34Best | -68% | |
| $22B | 19.1 | - | -21% | |
| $35B | 9.7 | - | +36% | |
| $51B | 16.4 | - | -19% | |
| $12B | 10.8 | 0.70 | +18% | |
| $4B | 14.4 | - | -61% | |
| $14B | 12.0 | 0.53 | +65%Best | |
| $59B | 16.6 | - | -29% | |
| $4B | 19.5 | 8.97 | -37% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
BHF Historical P/E Data (2018–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q4 | Wed Dec 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $64.79 | $5.81 | 11.2x | +37% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $53.08 | $14.66 | 3.6x | -55% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $53.77 | $9.24 | 5.8x | -28% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $57.99 | $8.36 | 6.9x | -15% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $48.04 | $5.11 | 9.4x | +16% | |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $44.11 | $22.56 | 2.0x | -76% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $51.27 | $49.99 | 1.0x | -87% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $43.42 | $48.93 | 0.9x | -89% |
| FY2022 Q2 | $41.02 | $47.88 | 0.9x | -89% | |
| FY2022 Q1 | $51.66 | $25.09 | 2.1x | -75% | |
| FY2020 Q2 | $27.82 | $22.26 | 1.2x | -85% | |
| FY2020 Q1 | $24.17 | $46.52 | 0.5x | -94% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 8.1x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BHF stock.
Is BHF stock overvalued or undervalued?
BHF trades at 10.7x P/E, above its 5-year average of 8.1x. The 82th percentile ranking indicates a premium to historical valuation.
How does BHF's valuation compare to peers?
Brighthouse Financial, Inc. P/E of 10.7x compares to sector median of 13.1x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is BHF's PEG ratio?
BHF PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2018-2025.