Coursera, Inc. (COUR) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2026 to 2026
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COUR Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 6, 2026, Coursera, Inc. (COUR) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -19.1x, with a stock price of $5.93 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.38.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.1x, COUR trades at a 200% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 149 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.7x.
Relative to the broader market, COUR 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.
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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.
COUR P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $692M | 184.4 | - | +105% | |
| $2B | 14.6 | 1.93 | +16% | |
| $5B | 17.1 | - | -2% | |
| $2B | 14.4 | 2.11 | +11% | |
| $5B | 22.0 | 3.06 | -0% | |
| $5B | 12.1Lowest | - | +356%Best | |
| $1B | 69.4 | - | +103% | |
| $4.7T | 35.9 | 1.20Best | +34% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying COUR stock.
Is COUR stock overvalued or undervalued?
COUR current P/E: -19.1x. 5-year average P/E: N/A. Percentile: N/A.
How does COUR's valuation compare to peers?
Coursera, Inc. P/E of -19.1x compares to sector median of 19.1x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is COUR's PEG ratio?
COUR PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2026-2026.