Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2019 to 2025
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GO Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 7, 2026, Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. (GO) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -3.5x, with a stock price of $7.96 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-2.30.
The current P/E is 107% below its 5-year average of 51.8x. Over the past five years, GO's P/E has ranged from a low of 26.7x to a high of 180.4x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 19.6x, GO trades at a 118% 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, GO trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.2x. 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.
GO P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $42B | 42.9 | - | -58% | |
| $7B | 14.7 | 0.87 | +42%Best | |
| $640M | 11.4 | 0.66 | +12% | |
| $1.0T | 47.6 | 4.33 | +13% | |
| $59B | 16.0 | - | -8% | |
| $441B | 54.7 | 3.62 | +10% | |
| $14B | 21.1 | 2.76 | +10% | |
| $8B | 9.8Lowest | 0.63 | -26% | |
| $35B | 19.7 | 0.36Best | -4% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
GO Historical P/E Data (2019–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q2 | Sat Jun 28 2025 00:00:00 GM | $12.63 | $0.07 | 180.4x | +179% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Sat Mar 29 2025 00:00:00 GM | $13.25 | $0.16 | 82.8x | +28% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $15.61 | $0.39 | 40.0x | -38% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Sat Sep 28 2024 00:00:00 GM | $17.67 | $0.51 | 34.6x | -47% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sat Jun 29 2024 00:00:00 GM | $22.12 | $0.54 | 41.0x | -37% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sat Mar 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $28.78 | $0.64 | 45.0x | -31% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $26.96 | $0.79 | 34.1x | -47% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $28.85 | $0.81 | 35.6x | -45% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Sat Jul 01 2023 00:00:00 GM | $30.61 | $0.71 | 43.1x | -33% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Sat Apr 01 2023 00:00:00 GM | $28.26 | $0.67 | 42.2x | -35% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $29.19 | $0.65 | 44.9x | -31% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Sat Oct 01 2022 00:00:00 GM | $33.29 | $0.56 | 59.4x | -8% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 64.8x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying GO stock.
Is GO stock overvalued or undervalued?
GO trades at -3.5x P/E, below its 5-year average of 51.8x. At the N/A percentile of historical range, the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
How does GO's valuation compare to peers?
Grocery Outlet Holding Corp. P/E of -3.5x compares to sector median of 19.6x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is GO's PEG ratio?
GO PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2019-2025.