Electronic Arts Inc. (EA) Financial Ratios
30 years of historical data (1997–2026) · Technology · Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
EV/EBITDA
↑
40.07
↑+68% vs avg
5yr avg: 23.83
30Y Low12.5·High78.5
P/FCF
↑
21.78
+3% vs avg
5yr avg: 21.17
30Y Low13.1·High101.8
P/B Ratio
↑
7.56
↑+36% vs avg
5yr avg: 5.55
30Y Low1.9·High8.2
ROE
↑
13.5%
-0% vs avg
5yr avg: 13.6%
30Y Low-29%·High48%
Debt/EBITDA
↓
1.21
+7% vs avg
5yr avg: 1.13
30Y Low0.5·High2.2
Percentile shows where the current value sits in 30-year historical distribution. Sparklines show 5-year trend.
EA Valuation Multiples
Price-based multiples — how expensive the stock is relative to earnings, sales, book value, and cash flow
Electronic Arts Inc. trades at 57.6x earnings, 38% above its 5-year average of 41.7x, sitting at the 83rd percentile of its historical range. Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, the stock trades at a premium of 99%. On a free-cash-flow basis, the stock trades at 21.8x P/FCF, roughly in line with the 5-year average of 21.2x.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $50.6B | $51.6B | $38.2B | $36.1B | $33.5B | $36.2B | $39.5B | $29.6B | $31.1B | $37.8B | $28.1B |
| Enterprise Value | $49.2B | $50.2B | $38.2B | $35.1B | $33.0B | $35.4B | $36.2B | $26.8B | $27.4B | $34.6B | $26.5B |
| P/E Ratio → | 57.59 | 58.08 | 34.17 | 28.35 | 41.82 | 45.84 | 47.17 | 9.73 | 30.52 | 36.30 | 29.06 |
| P/S Ratio | 6.72 | 6.85 | 5.11 | 4.77 | 4.51 | 5.18 | 7.02 | 5.34 | 6.28 | 7.35 | 5.80 |
| P/B Ratio | 7.56 | 7.63 | 5.97 | 4.80 | 4.59 | 4.75 | 5.04 | 3.96 | 5.83 | 8.23 | 6.92 |
| P/FCF | 21.78 | 22.20 | 20.53 | 17.05 | 24.93 | 21.15 | 21.84 | 17.83 | 21.78 | 23.87 | 22.31 |
| P/OCF | 19.82 | 20.20 | 18.35 | 15.59 | 21.60 | 19.05 | 20.44 | 16.44 | 20.10 | 22.36 | 20.32 |
P/E links to full P/E history page with 30-year chart
EA EV Ratios
Enterprise-value multiples — capital-structure-neutral measures of total business value
Electronic Arts Inc.'s enterprise value stands at 40.1x EBITDA, 68% above its 5-year average of 23.8x. The Technology sector median is 16.7x, placing the stock at a 139% premium on an enterprise-value basis.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EV / Revenue | — | 6.67 | 5.12 | 4.65 | 4.44 | 5.06 | 6.43 | 4.85 | 5.53 | 6.71 | 5.48 |
| EV / EBITDA | 40.07 | 40.88 | 20.38 | 18.28 | 17.67 | 21.92 | 29.52 | 16.83 | 24.00 | 22.01 | 19.01 |
| EV / EBIT | 42.35 | 43.20 | 22.99 | 21.33 | 23.85 | 31.09 | 34.11 | 17.30 | 24.41 | 23.18 | 21.14 |
| EV / FCF | — | 21.61 | 20.58 | 16.60 | 24.58 | 20.69 | 20.01 | 16.20 | 19.18 | 21.80 | 21.06 |
EA Profitability
Margins and return-on-capital ratios measuring operating efficiency
Electronic Arts Inc. earns an operating margin of 15.4%. Operating margins have compressed from 20.1% to 15.4% over the past 3 years, signaling potential cost pressures or competitive headwinds. ROE of 13.5% is modest. ROIC of 14.7% represents solid returns on invested capital.
Margins
Full margin charts and quarterly trend are on the Earnings History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 79.0% | 79.0% | 79.3% | 77.4% | 75.9% | 73.4% | 73.5% | 75.3% | 73.3% | 75.2% | 73.2% |
| Operating Margin | 15.4% | 15.4% | 20.4% | 20.1% | 17.9% | 16.1% | 18.6% | 26.1% | 20.1% | 27.8% | 25.3% |
| Net Profit Margin | 11.8% | 11.8% | 15.0% | 16.8% | 10.8% | 11.3% | 14.9% | 54.9% | 20.6% | 20.3% | 20.0% |
Return on Capital
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROE | 13.5% | 13.5% | 16.1% | 17.2% | 10.8% | 10.2% | 10.9% | 47.5% | 20.5% | 24.1% | 25.9% |
| ROA | 7.0% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 9.5% | 5.9% | 5.8% | 6.9% | 30.3% | 11.6% | 12.8% | 13.1% |
| ROIC | 14.7% | 14.7% | 17.5% | 17.0% | 14.6% | 14.9% | 16.9% | 34.0% | 50.7% | 56.4% | 40.4% |
| ROCE | 12.7% | 12.7% | 15.8% | 14.8% | 13.0% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 19.1% | 15.6% | 25.2% | 24.6% |
EA Leverage & Debt
Solvency and debt-coverage ratios — lower is generally safer
Electronic Arts Inc. carries a Debt/EBITDA ratio of 1.2x, which is manageable (59% below the sector average of 2.9x). The company holds a net cash position — cash of $2.9B exceeds total debt of $1.5B, providing substantial financial flexibility for buybacks, acquisitions, or weathering downturns.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt / Equity | 0.22 | 0.22 | 0.35 | 0.26 | 0.27 | 0.26 | 0.25 | 0.14 | 0.19 | 0.22 | 0.24 |
| Debt / EBITDA | 1.21 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 1.01 | 1.04 | 1.21 | 1.59 | 0.67 | 0.87 | 0.63 | 0.71 |
| Net Debt / Equity | — | -0.20 | 0.01 | -0.13 | -0.07 | -0.10 | -0.42 | -0.36 | -0.70 | -0.71 | -0.39 |
| Net Debt / EBITDA | -1.12 | -1.12 | 0.04 | -0.50 | -0.26 | -0.48 | -2.70 | -1.69 | -3.26 | -2.08 | -1.13 |
| Debt / FCF | — | -0.59 | 0.04 | -0.45 | -0.36 | -0.45 | -1.83 | -1.63 | -2.60 | -2.06 | -1.25 |
| Interest Coverage | — | — | 28.67 | 28.40 | 23.86 | 19.64 | 23.60 | 35.27 | 24.93 | 33.89 | 26.70 |
Net cash position: cash ($2.9B) exceeds total debt ($1.5B)
EA Liquidity & Efficiency
Short-term solvency ratios and asset-utilisation metrics
A current ratio of 1.05x means Electronic Arts Inc. can comfortably meet its short-term obligations, though there is limited excess liquidity. The current ratio has declined from 1.37x to 1.05x over the past 3 years.
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 1.37 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.82 | 2.41 | 2.15 |
| Quick Ratio | 1.05 | 1.05 | 0.95 | 1.37 | 1.21 | 1.18 | 2.43 | 2.45 | 2.82 | 2.41 | 2.15 |
| Cash Ratio | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.65 | 1.06 | 0.84 | 0.87 | 2.15 | 2.15 | 2.40 | 2.14 | 1.88 |
| Asset Turnover | — | 0.57 | 0.60 | 0.56 | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.42 | 0.50 | 0.55 | 0.60 | 0.63 |
| Inventory Turnover | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Days Sales Outstanding | — | 30.63 | 33.21 | 27.27 | 33.62 | 33.94 | 33.78 | 30.39 | 45.94 | 27.29 | 27.05 |
EA Shareholder Yields
Earnings, FCF, buyback, and dividend yields — total returns to shareholders
Electronic Arts Inc. returns 2.5% to shareholders annually — split between a 0.4% dividend yield and 2.1% buyback yield. The payout ratio of 21.5% is conservative, leaving significant room for dividend growth or reinvestment. The earnings yield of 1.7% (inverse of P/E) provides a useful comparison to bond yields when assessing the stock's relative attractiveness to fixed income.
Dividends
Full dividend history and growth charts are on the Dividend History page
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.2% | — | — | — | — |
| Payout Ratio | 21.5% | 21.5% | 17.8% | 16.1% | 26.2% | 24.5% | 11.7% | — | — | — | — |
Total Shareholder Return Metrics
| Metric | TTM | FY 2026 | FY 2025 | FY 2024 | FY 2023 | FY 2022 | FY 2021 | FY 2020 | FY 2019 | FY 2018 | FY 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings Yield | 1.7% | 1.7% | 2.9% | 3.5% | 2.4% | 2.2% | 2.1% | 10.3% | 3.3% | 2.8% | 3.4% |
| FCF Yield | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.9% | 4.0% | 4.7% | 4.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 4.5% |
| Buyback Yield | 2.1% | 2.1% | 6.6% | 3.6% | 3.9% | 3.6% | 1.8% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Total Shareholder Yield | 2.5% | 2.4% | 7.1% | 4.2% | 4.5% | 4.1% | 2.1% | 4.1% | 3.8% | 1.6% | 1.8% |
| Shares Outstanding | — | $253M | $264M | $272M | $278M | $286M | $292M | $295M | $306M | $312M | $314M |
Peer Comparison
Compare EA with 10 similar companies in its peer group
| Company | Market Cap | P/E | EV/EBITDA | P/FCF | Gross Margin | Op Margin | ROE | ROIC | Debt/EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 EAYou | $51B | 57.6 | 40.1 | 21.8 | 79.0% | 15.4% | 13.5% | 14.7% | 1.2 |
 TTWO | $44B | -147.7 | 37.6 | 96.3 | 54.2% | -1.3% | -10.6% | -1.3% | 2.4 |
 PLTK | $1B | -6.3 | 13.9 | 2.5 | 72.5% | 0.0% | — | 0.1% | 11.2 |
 GLXG | $3M | 4.0 | 1.6 | 3.3 | 53.7% | 23.3% | 65.5% | — | 0.3 |
 RBLX | $37B | -33.5 | — | 27.3 | 78.1% | -25.2% | -365.0% | -87.7% | — |
 NCTY | $23M | -0.7 | — | — | 1.7% | -229.6% | -116.8% | -37.2% | — |
 GDEV | $230M | 3.4 | 2.2 | 7.9 | 65.0% | 17.6% | — | — | 0.0 |
 MSFT | $2.8T | 27.8 | 17.8 | 39.4 | 68.8% | 45.6% | 33.3% | 24.9% | 0.7 |
 SONY | $120B | -57.2 | 6.5 | 12.3 | 30.8% | 12.4% | -4.1% | 13.9% | 0.6 |
 NVDA | $5.1T | 43.0 | 38.3 | 52.8 | 71.1% | 60.4% | 101.5% | 81.8% | 0.1 |
 AMD | $876B | 202.8 | 130.6 | 130.1 | 49.5% | 10.7% | 7.2% | 4.7% | 0.7 |
| Technology Median | — | 29.0 | 16.7 | 19.2 | 48.8% | 0.2% | 1.6% | 2.7% | 2.9 |
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EA — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying EA stock.
What is Electronic Arts Inc.'s P/E ratio?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s current P/E ratio is 57.6x. The historical average is 40.3x. This places it at the 83th percentile of its historical range.
What is Electronic Arts Inc.'s EV/EBITDA?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s current EV/EBITDA is 40.1x. This enterprise value multiple compares the company's total value (equity + debt - cash) to its EBITDA. The historical average is 23.9x.
What is Electronic Arts Inc.'s ROE?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s return on equity (ROE) is 13.5%. The historical average is 11.2%.
Is EA stock overvalued?
Based on historical data, Electronic Arts Inc. is trading at a P/E of 57.6x. This is at the 83th percentile of its historical P/E range. Compare with industry peers and growth rates for a complete picture.
What is Electronic Arts Inc.'s dividend yield?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s current dividend yield is 0.37% with a payout ratio of 21.5%.
What are Electronic Arts Inc.'s profit margins?
Electronic Arts Inc. has 79.0% gross margin and 15.4% operating margin. Operating margin between 10-20% is typical for established companies.
How much debt does Electronic Arts Inc. have?
Electronic Arts Inc.'s Debt/EBITDA ratio is 1.2x, indicating moderate leverage. A ratio below 2x is generally considered financially healthy.