BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) P/E Ratio History
ExpensiveTrading at 25.0x vs 5Y avg 20.8x · 90th percentile · Material premium to history · Data 2018–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 7, 2026, BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 25.0x, with a stock price of $109.40 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $4.65.
The current P/E is 20% above its 5-year average of 20.8x. Over the past five years, BJ's P/E has ranged from a low of 16.6x to a high of 27.3x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.4x, BJ trades at a 28% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 155 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 194.1x.
The PEG ratio of 3.27 (P/E divided by 10% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, BJ trades roughly in line with the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.3x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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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.
BJ Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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BJ P/E vs Peers
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| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $467B | 57.9 | 3.84 | +10% | |
| $1.0T | 46.0 | 4.18 | +13% | |
| $72B | 19.5 | - | -8% | |
| $42B | 44.0 | - | -58% | |
| $6B | 32.0 | - | -76% | |
| $5B | 9.2Lowest | 0.55Best | +42%Best | |
| $610M | 10.8 | 0.62 | +12% | |
| $37B | 21.0 | 0.72 | -2% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
BJ Historical P/E Data (2018–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | Aug 01 2026 | $97.78 | $4.57 | 21.4x | -17% |
| FY2026 Q1 | May 02 2026 | $93.51 | $4.35 | 21.5x | -17% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 31 2026 | $92.44 | $4.38 | 21.1x | -19% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Nov 01 2025 | $88.26 | $4.34 | 20.3x | -22% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Aug 02 2025 | $109.98 | $4.36 | 25.2x | -3% |
| FY2025 Q1 | May 03 2025 | $117.39 | $4.30 | 27.3x | +5% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Jan 31 2025 | $99.05 | $4.00 | 24.8x | -4% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Nov 02 2024 | $85.64 | $4.16 | 20.6x | -21% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Aug 03 2024 | $86.85 | $3.96 | 21.9x | -15% |
| FY2024 Q1 | May 04 2024 | $73.98 | $3.85 | 19.2x | -26% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Jan 31 2024 | $64.34 | $3.87 | 16.6x | -36% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Oct 28 2023 | $69.21 | $3.74 | 18.5x | -29% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 29 2023 | $66.03 | $3.72 | 17.8x | -32% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 29 2023 | $76.37 | $3.78 | 20.2x | -22% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $72.47 | $3.75 | 19.3x | -25% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 29 2022 | $77.81 | $3.58 | 21.7x | -16% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 30 2022 | $67.70 | $3.55 | 19.1x | -26% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 30 2022 | $64.35 | $3.32 | 19.4x | -25% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jan 31 2022 | $61.47 | $3.09 | 19.9x | -23% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Oct 30 2021 | $58.44 | $3.00 | 19.5x | -25% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Jul 31 2021 | $50.64 | $2.96 | 17.1x | -34% |
| FY2021 Q1 | May 01 2021 | $44.67 | $2.92 | 15.3x | -41% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Jan 31 2021 | $42.07 | $3.02 | 13.9x | -46% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Oct 31 2020 | $38.29 | $2.63 | 14.6x | -44% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Aug 01 2020 | $40.05 | $2.15 | 18.6x | -28% |
| FY2020 Q1 | May 02 2020 | $26.16 | $1.78 | 14.7x | -43% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Jan 31 2020 | $20.52 | $1.34 | 15.3x | -41% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Nov 02 2019 | $27.15 | $1.50 | 18.1x | -30% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Aug 03 2019 | $23.57 | $1.49 | 15.8x | -39% |
| FY2019 Q1 | May 04 2019 | $28.45 | $1.05 | 27.2x | +5% |
| FY2018 Q4 | - | $26.31 | $0.91 | 29.0x | +12% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Nov 03 2018 | $22.37 | $0.96 | 23.4x | -10% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Aug 04 2018 | $25.51 | $0.12 | 217.1x | +738% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 25.9x
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BJ — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BJ stock.
What is BJ's P/E ratio?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. (BJ) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 25.0x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $4.65. The 5-year average P/E is 20.8x and the historical range spans 16.6x to 27.3x.
Is BJ stock overvalued or undervalued?
BJ trades at 25.0x P/E, above its 5-year average of 20.8x. The 90th percentile ranking within the 16.6x–27.3x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is BJ stock expensive?
Yes, BJ is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 25.0x is above the 5-year average of 20.8x and also above the Consumer Defensive sector median of 19.4x. The stock sits at the 90th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is BJ's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, BJ's P/E ratio has ranged from 16.6x to 27.3x, with a median of 20.3x and an average of 20.8x. The current P/E of 25.0x places the stock at the 90th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2018–2026.
How does BJ's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
BJ trades at 25.0x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 26.3x. The 5% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does BJ's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. P/E of 25.0x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 19.4x. 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 BJ's PEG ratio?
BJ PEG ratio is 3.27, based on a P/E of 25.0x and EPS growth of 9.5%. A PEG above 2.0 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings growth — typically considered expensive.
What is BJ's earnings yield?
BJ earnings yield is 4.00%, the inverse of its 25.0x 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.