Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2020 to 2025
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Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of February 28, 2026, Dropbox, Inc. (DBX) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.9x, with a stock price of $24.99 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $2.00.
The current P/E is 54% below its 5-year average of 38.4x. Over the past five years, DBX's P/E has ranged from a low of 13.1x to a high of 311.0x, placing the current valuation at the 53th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 25.2x, DBX trades at a 29% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 345 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 199.1x.
Relative to the broader market, DBX trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 26.2x. 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.
Peer Comparison
P/E metrics vs. Content collaboration and file sharing peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ADBEAdobe Inc. | $116B | 21.2 | 1.37Best | +4% |
BOXBox, Inc. | $3B | 17.3 | - | +103% |
DBXDropbox, Inc. | $2B | 17.9 | - | +7% |
CCSIConsensus Cloud Solutions, Inc. | $633M | 6.9Lowest | - | -6% |
SNCRSynchronoss Technologies, Inc. | $104M | 20.9 | - | +106%Best |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
Historical P/E Data
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 | $27.80 | $1.86 | 14.9x | -61% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $30.21 | $1.77 | 17.1x | -56% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $28.60 | $1.64 | 17.4x | -55% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $26.71 | $1.53 | 17.5x | -55% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $30.04 | $1.41 | 21.3x | -45% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $25.43 | $1.73 | 14.7x | -62% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $22.47 | $1.72 | 13.1x | -66% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $24.30 | $1.51 | 16.1x | -58% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $29.48 | $1.32 | 22.3x | -42% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $27.23 | $1.59 | 17.1x | -55% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $26.67 | $1.49 | 17.9x | -53% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $21.62 | $1.53 | 14.1x | -63% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 38.4x
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Is DBX stock overvalued or undervalued?
DBX trades at 17.9x P/E, below its 5-year average of 38.4x. At the 53th percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does DBX's valuation compare to peers?
Dropbox, Inc. P/E of 17.9x compares to sector median of 25.2x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is DBX's PEG ratio?
DBX PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2020-2025.