Realty Income Corporation (O) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 1995 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 March 1, 2026, Realty Income Corporation (O) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 57.3x, with a stock price of $67.00 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $1.17.
The current P/E is roughly in line with its 5-year average of 54.2x. Over the past five years, O's P/E has ranged from a low of 37.8x to a high of 76.3x, placing the current valuation at the 70th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Real Estate sector median P/E of 23.4x, O trades at a 145% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 170 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 1.8x to 176.8x.
Relative to the broader market, O commands a significant premium over 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.
For a comprehensive intrinsic value estimate using discounted cash flow analysis, see our O DCF Valuation Calculator →
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. Net Lease Retail REITs peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
ORealty Income Corporation | $63B | 57.3 | - | +19% |
NNNNNN REIT, Inc. | $9B | 21.9Lowest | 1.96Best | -4% |
FCPTFour Corners Property Trust, Inc. | $3B | 23.4 | - | +2% |
GTYGetty Realty Corp. | $2B | 23.4 | - | +12% |
NTSTNETSTREIT Corp. | $2B | 259.6 | 4.44 | +150%Best |
ADCAgree Realty Corporation | $236M | 45.5 | - | -1% |
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 | $56.37 | $1.17 | 48.2x | +45% |
| FY2025 Q3 | $60.79 | $1.08 | 56.3x | +70% | |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $57.61 | $1.03 | 55.9x | +68% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $58.01 | $1.10 | 52.7x | +59% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $53.41 | $0.98 | 54.5x | +64% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $63.42 | $1.05 | 60.4x | +82% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $52.82 | $1.08 | 48.9x | +47% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $54.10 | $1.08 | 50.1x | +51% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $57.42 | $1.26 | 45.6x | +37% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $49.94 | $1.32 | 37.8x | +14% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $59.79 | $1.35 | 44.3x | +33% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $63.32 | $1.43 | 44.3x | +33% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 33.2x
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Is O stock overvalued or undervalued?
O trades at 57.3x P/E, near its 5-year average of 54.2x. The 70th percentile ranking places valuation within normal historical bounds.
How does O's valuation compare to peers?
Realty Income Corporation P/E of 57.3x compares to sector median of 23.4x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers.
What is O's PEG ratio?
O PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 1995-2025.