PTC Inc. (PTC) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at 18.9x · 5th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 1990–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 21, 2026, PTC Inc. (PTC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 18.9x, with a stock price of $114.75 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $10.51.
The current P/E is 60% below its 5-year average of 47.3x. Over the past five years, PTC's P/E has ranged from a low of 13.6x to a high of 88.8x, placing the current valuation at the 5th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 29.0x, PTC trades at a 35% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 352 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 187.7x.
The PEG ratio of 0.47 (P/E divided by 95% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be undervalued relative to its earnings growth. Peter Lynch popularized the rule that a PEG below 1.0 indicates an attractive entry point.
Relative to the broader market, PTC trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 24.4x. 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 PTC 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.
PTC Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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PTC P/E vs Peers
Engineering design and simulation software peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $107B | 95.4 | 6.82 | +5% | |
| $87B | 56.7 | 4.20 | -45% | |
| $41B | 37.1 | - | +2% | |
| $34B | 23.3 | 2.43 | -1% | |
| $53B | 61.8 | - | -7% | |
| $145B | 31.1 | 16.95 | -15% | |
| $84B | 37.3 | 8.26 | +18% | |
| $2.8T | 27.8 | 1.48Best | +16% | |
| $181B | 22.5Lowest | 3.41 | +126%Best | |
| $79B | 743.3 | - | -41% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
PTC Historical P/E Data (1990–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $142.49 | $10.49 | 13.6x | -85% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Dec 31 2025 | $174.21 | $6.85 | 25.4x | -73% |
| FY2025 Q4 | - | $203.02 | $6.14 | 33.1x | -65% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Jun 30 2025 | $172.34 | $4.24 | 40.6x | -57% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mar 31 2025 | $154.95 | $3.64 | 42.6x | -55% |
| FY2025 Q1 | - | $183.87 | $3.24 | 56.8x | -39% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Sep 30 2024 | $180.66 | $3.11 | 58.1x | -38% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Jun 30 2024 | $181.67 | $2.45 | 74.2x | -21% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Mar 31 2024 | $188.94 | $2.39 | 79.1x | -16% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Dec 31 2023 | $174.96 | $1.97 | 88.8x | -5% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sep 30 2023 | $141.68 | $2.05 | 69.1x | -26% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Jun 30 2023 | $142.30 | $2.57 | 55.4x | -41% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Mar 31 2023 | $128.23 | $2.66 | 48.2x | -49% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Dec 31 2022 | $120.04 | $2.89 | 41.5x | -56% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sep 30 2022 | $104.60 | $2.65 | 39.5x | -58% |
| FY2022 Q3 | - | $106.34 | $4.21 | 25.3x | -73% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $107.72 | $4.04 | 26.7x | -72% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Dec 31 2021 | $121.15 | $4.20 | 28.8x | -69% |
| FY2021 Q4 | - | $119.79 | $4.01 | 29.9x | -68% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Jun 30 2021 | $141.26 | $2.01 | 70.3x | -25% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Mar 31 2021 | $137.65 | $1.88 | 73.2x | -22% |
| FY2021 Q1 | - | $119.61 | $1.02 | 117.3x | +25% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Sep 30 2020 | $82.72 | $1.13 | 73.2x | -22% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Jun 27 2020 | $75.53 | $0.75 | 100.2x | +7% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Mar 28 2020 | $59.01 | $0.55 | 106.6x | +14% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Dec 28 2019 | $75.78 | $0.39 | 192.6x | +106% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Sep 30 2019 | $68.18 | $0.26 | 258.7x | +176% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Jun 29 2019 | $89.76 | $0.29 | 309.5x | +230% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Mar 30 2019 | $92.18 | $0.33 | 279.3x | +198% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Dec 29 2018 | $82.34 | $0.50 | 165.6x | +77% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Sep 30 2018 | $106.19 | $0.44 | 242.9x | +159% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Jun 30 2018 | $93.81 | $0.48 | 196.6x | +110% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Mar 31 2018 | $78.01 | $0.33 | 237.1x | +153% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Dec 30 2017 | $60.77 | $0.25 | 240.9x | +157% |
| FY2017 Q4 | Sep 30 2017 | $56.28 | $0.05 | 1061.9x | +1034% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Jan 02 2016 | $34.63 | $0.05 | 634.2x | +577% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Sep 30 2015 | $31.74 | $0.53 | 59.4x | -37% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Jul 04 2015 | $41.17 | $0.79 | 52.3x | -44% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Apr 04 2015 | $36.51 | $0.96 | 38.2x | -59% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Jan 03 2015 | $36.35 | $1.27 | 28.6x | -69% |
| FY2014 Q4 | - | $36.90 | $1.34 | 27.5x | -71% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Jun 28 2014 | $38.42 | $1.48 | 26.0x | -72% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Mar 29 2014 | $34.84 | $1.45 | 24.0x | -74% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Dec 28 2013 | $34.11 | $1.23 | 27.7x | -70% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Sep 30 2013 | $28.46 | $1.19 | 23.9x | -74% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Jun 29 2013 | $24.53 | $0.01 | 2453.0x | +2519% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Jun 30 2012 | $20.96 | $0.71 | 29.5x | -68% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Mar 31 2012 | $27.94 | $0.65 | 43.0x | -54% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Dec 31 2011 | $18.26 | $0.78 | 23.4x | -75% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Sep 30 2011 | $15.38 | $0.71 | 21.7x | -77% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Jul 02 2011 | $23.15 | $0.29 | 79.8x | -15% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Apr 02 2011 | $22.61 | $0.25 | 90.4x | -3% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jan 01 2011 | $22.53 | $0.17 | 136.4x | +46% |
| FY2010 Q4 | - | $19.54 | $0.21 | 95.2x | +2% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Jul 03 2010 | $15.47 | $0.46 | 34.0x | -64% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Apr 03 2010 | $18.04 | $0.40 | 45.4x | -52% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Jan 02 2010 | $16.34 | $0.38 | 42.5x | -55% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Sep 30 2009 | $13.82 | $0.27 | 50.4x | -46% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Jul 04 2009 | $11.26 | $0.44 | 25.4x | -73% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Apr 04 2009 | $10.62 | $0.53 | 20.0x | -79% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Jan 03 2009 | $12.73 | $0.63 | 20.2x | -78% |
| FY2008 Q4 | - | $18.40 | $0.67 | 27.3x | -71% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Jun 28 2008 | $17.15 | $0.56 | 30.4x | -68% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Mar 29 2008 | $15.86 | $1.18 | 13.4x | -86% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Dec 29 2007 | $18.11 | $1.17 | 15.4x | -84% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Sep 30 2007 | $17.42 | $1.22 | 14.3x | -85% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Jun 30 2007 | $21.61 | $1.25 | 17.3x | -82% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Mar 31 2007 | $19.00 | $0.66 | 28.8x | -69% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Dec 30 2006 | $18.02 | $0.60 | 29.8x | -68% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Sep 30 2006 | $17.46 | $0.54 | 32.2x | -66% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Jul 01 2006 | $12.71 | $0.46 | 27.5x | -71% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Apr 01 2006 | $16.33 | $0.55 | 29.6x | -68% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Dec 31 2005 | $15.25 | $0.64 | 24.0x | -74% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Sep 30 2005 | $17.43 | $0.74 | 23.6x | -75% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Jul 02 2005 | $16.23 | $0.97 | 16.7x | -82% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Apr 02 2005 | $14.15 | $0.88 | 16.1x | -83% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Jan 01 2005 | $14.72 | $0.73 | 20.2x | -78% |
| FY2004 Q4 | - | $13.20 | $0.31 | 42.7x | -54% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Jun 30 2001 | $34.98 | $0.22 | 156.9x | +67% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Mar 31 2001 | $22.66 | $0.10 | 230.1x | +146% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Jul 01 2000 | $27.50 | $0.29 | 95.9x | +2% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Apr 01 2000 | $52.66 | $0.76 | 69.6x | -26% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Jan 01 2000 | $67.66 | $0.91 | 74.7x | -20% |
| FY1999 Q4 | - | $33.75 | $1.09 | 31.1x | -67% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Jul 03 1999 | $35.31 | $1.10 | 32.2x | -66% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Apr 03 1999 | $50.00 | $0.91 | 55.2x | -41% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Jan 02 1999 | $40.62 | $0.66 | 61.5x | -34% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Sep 30 1998 | $25.16 | $0.93 | 27.1x | -71% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Jul 04 1998 | $40.16 | $1.09 | 36.8x | -61% |
| FY1998 Q2 | Apr 04 1998 | $83.28 | $1.47 | 56.7x | -40% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Jan 03 1998 | $58.91 | $2.11 | 27.9x | -70% |
| FY1997 Q4 | - | $55.16 | $2.02 | 27.3x | -71% |
| FY1997 Q3 | Jun 28 1997 | $54.84 | $1.71 | 32.1x | -66% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Mar 29 1997 | $58.59 | $1.60 | 36.6x | -61% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Dec 28 1996 | $65.62 | $1.46 | 44.9x | -52% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Sep 30 1996 | $61.72 | $1.32 | 46.8x | -50% |
| FY1996 Q3 | Jun 29 1996 | $54.22 | $1.29 | 42.0x | -55% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Mar 30 1996 | $48.91 | $1.04 | 47.0x | -50% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Dec 30 1995 | $41.56 | $0.94 | 44.2x | -53% |
| FY1995 Q4 | Sep 30 1995 | $38.44 | $0.85 | 45.2x | -52% |
| FY1995 Q3 | Jul 01 1995 | $31.09 | $0.83 | 37.5x | -60% |
| FY1995 Q2 | Apr 01 1995 | $25.00 | $0.88 | 28.4x | -70% |
| FY1995 Q1 | Dec 31 1994 | $21.56 | $0.80 | 26.9x | -71% |
| FY1994 Q4 | Sep 30 1994 | $20.78 | $0.75 | 27.7x | -70% |
| FY1994 Q3 | - | $14.14 | $0.70 | 20.2x | -78% |
| FY1994 Q2 | - | $17.19 | $0.63 | 27.3x | -71% |
| FY1994 Q1 | Dec 31 1993 | $24.22 | $0.59 | 41.1x | -56% |
| FY1993 Q4 | - | $25.31 | $0.51 | 49.6x | -47% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Jun 30 1993 | $20.00 | $0.44 | 45.3x | -52% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Mar 31 1993 | $17.97 | $0.39 | 46.5x | -50% |
| FY1993 Q1 | - | $16.56 | $0.33 | 49.9x | -47% |
| FY1992 Q4 | Sep 30 1992 | $14.61 | $0.28 | 51.8x | -45% |
| FY1992 Q3 | - | $11.64 | $0.24 | 48.7x | -48% |
| FY1992 Q2 | - | $8.91 | $0.21 | 42.5x | -55% |
| FY1992 Q1 | - | $9.41 | $0.16 | 57.1x | -39% |
| FY1991 Q4 | Sep 30 1991 | $5.12 | $0.14 | 36.6x | -61% |
| FY1991 Q3 | Jun 30 1991 | $3.71 | $0.12 | 30.0x | -68% |
| FY1991 Q2 | Mar 31 1991 | $3.75 | $0.10 | 36.5x | -61% |
| FY1991 Q1 | Dec 31 1990 | $2.81 | $0.10 | 28.7x | -69% |
| FY1990 Q4 | Sep 30 1990 | $2.01 | $0.09 | 23.3x | -75% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 93.7x
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PTC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying PTC stock.
What is PTC's P/E ratio?
PTC Inc. (PTC) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 18.9x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $10.51. The 5-year average P/E is 47.3x and the historical range spans 13.6x to 88.8x.
Is PTC stock overvalued or undervalued?
PTC trades at 18.9x P/E, below its 5-year average of 47.3x. At the 5th percentile of its historical range (13.6x–88.8x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is PTC stock expensive?
No, PTC is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 18.9x is below the 5-year average of 47.3x and sits at the 5th percentile of its valuation range.
What is PTC's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, PTC's P/E ratio has ranged from 13.6x to 88.8x, with a median of 42.6x and an average of 47.3x. The current P/E of 18.9x places the stock at the 5th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1990–2026.
How does PTC's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
PTC trades at 18.9x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 23% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does PTC's valuation compare to Technology peers?
PTC Inc. P/E of 18.9x compares to the Technology sector median of 29.0x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations, weaker margins, or higher perceived risk relative to peers. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is PTC's PEG ratio?
PTC PEG ratio is 0.47, based on a P/E of 18.9x and EPS growth of 94.9%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is PTC's earnings yield?
PTC earnings yield is 5.30%, the inverse of its 18.9x P/E ratio. Earnings yield represents the percentage of each dollar invested that the company earns. It can be compared directly to bond yields to assess relative attractiveness of stocks versus fixed income.