Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 26.8x vs 5Y avg 81.8x · 50th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 1992–2027
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 7, 2026, Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.8x, with a stock price of $17.56 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.66.
The current P/E is 67% below its 5-year average of 81.8x. Over the past five years, RELL's P/E has ranged from a low of 10.8x to a high of 517.4x, placing the current valuation at the 50th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 24.9x, RELL is roughly in line with its sector peers. The sector includes 329 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 185.0x.
The PEG ratio of 0.97 (P/E divided by 574% 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, RELL commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 21.8x. 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 RELL 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.
RELL Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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RELL P/E vs Peers
Components and Power Supplies peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $23B | 25.1 | 1.20 | +15% | |
| $7B | 38.8 | 0.87 | +1764%Best | |
| $937M | 19.6 | 0.64Best | +538% | |
| $7B | 12.1 | 0.77 | +46% | |
| $9B | 9.2Lowest | 1.14 | +50% | |
| $5B | 25.9 | 2.79 | +18% | |
| $3B | 36.6 | - | +71% | |
| $9B | 241.6 | - | -173% | |
| $264B | 28.7 | 1.67 | +1% | |
| $251B | 29.8 | 1.81 | +39% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
RELL Historical P/E Data (1992–2027)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 Q1 | Aug 29 2026 | $17.71 | $0.61 | 29.0x | -71% |
| FY2026 Q4 | May 30 2026 | $16.98 | $0.43 | 39.4x | -61% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Feb 28 2026 | $12.28 | $0.27 | 45.7x | -54% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Nov 29 2025 | $10.46 | $0.06 | 183.2x | +83% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Aug 30 2025 | $9.83 | $0.02 | 517.4x | +418% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Nov 30 2024 | $14.08 | $0.04 | 384.7x | +285% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mar 02 2024 | $8.75 | $0.24 | 36.8x | -63% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Dec 02 2023 | $13.50 | $0.63 | 21.6x | -78% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sep 02 2023 | $12.67 | $1.15 | 11.1x | -89% |
| FY2023 Q4 | May 31 2023 | $16.59 | $1.53 | 10.8x | -89% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Feb 25 2023 | $21.55 | $1.89 | 11.4x | -89% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Nov 26 2022 | $26.55 | $1.65 | 16.1x | -84% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Aug 27 2022 | $17.41 | $1.56 | 11.2x | -89% |
| FY2022 Q4 | - | $13.97 | $1.29 | 10.8x | -89% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Feb 26 2022 | $11.80 | $0.83 | 14.2x | -86% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Nov 27 2021 | $11.06 | $0.65 | 17.0x | -83% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Aug 28 2021 | $8.57 | $0.40 | 21.4x | -79% |
| FY2021 Q4 | May 31 2021 | $8.55 | $0.11 | 75.7x | -24% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Mar 02 2019 | $7.43 | $0.05 | 137.3x | +37% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Dec 01 2018 | $7.18 | $0.18 | 40.6x | -59% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Sep 01 2018 | $9.03 | $0.33 | 27.4x | -73% |
| FY2018 Q4 | - | $9.74 | $0.29 | 33.4x | -67% |
| FY2018 Q3 | Mar 03 2018 | $8.08 | $0.15 | 53.3x | -47% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Dec 02 2017 | $6.64 | $0.00 | 4426.7x | +4329% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Mar 01 2014 | $10.99 | $0.12 | 91.4x | -9% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Nov 30 2013 | $11.23 | $0.19 | 59.8x | -40% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Aug 31 2013 | $11.00 | $0.19 | 58.5x | -41% |
| FY2013 Q4 | May 31 2013 | $11.96 | $0.09 | 136.1x | +36% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Mar 02 2013 | $11.89 | $0.32 | 37.2x | -63% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Dec 01 2012 | $10.95 | $0.37 | 29.6x | -70% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Sep 01 2012 | $11.97 | $0.38 | 31.5x | -68% |
| FY2012 Q4 | - | $11.55 | $0.55 | 21.0x | -79% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Mar 03 2012 | $12.24 | $0.38 | 32.0x | -68% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Dec 03 2011 | $12.22 | $0.71 | 17.1x | -83% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Sep 03 2011 | $13.50 | $1.08 | 12.5x | -88% |
| FY2011 Q4 | - | $13.70 | $1.34 | 10.2x | -90% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Feb 26 2011 | $13.00 | $1.66 | 7.8x | -92% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Nov 27 2010 | $10.78 | $1.51 | 7.1x | -93% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Aug 28 2010 | $9.18 | $1.28 | 7.2x | -93% |
| FY2010 Q4 | May 31 2010 | $9.74 | $0.92 | 10.6x | -89% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Nov 29 2008 | $3.10 | $0.25 | 12.4x | -88% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Dec 01 2007 | $6.51 | $0.03 | 196.7x | +97% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Sep 01 2007 | $7.23 | $0.13 | 55.7x | -44% |
| FY2007 Q4 | - | $9.55 | $0.07 | 129.6x | +30% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Mar 04 2006 | $9.00 | $0.18 | 50.0x | -50% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Nov 27 2004 | $11.03 | $0.55 | 20.1x | -80% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Aug 28 2004 | $8.29 | $0.47 | 17.6x | -82% |
| FY2004 Q4 | May 31 2004 | $11.31 | $0.46 | 24.6x | -75% |
| FY2002 Q3 | - | $12.45 | $0.16 | 76.1x | -24% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Nov 30 2001 | $11.95 | $0.66 | 18.0x | -82% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Aug 31 2001 | $9.82 | $0.90 | 10.9x | -89% |
| FY2001 Q4 | - | $12.54 | $1.22 | 10.3x | -90% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Feb 28 2001 | $12.19 | $1.30 | 9.4x | -91% |
| FY2001 Q2 | - | $12.38 | $1.21 | 10.2x | -90% |
| FY2001 Q1 | - | $15.22 | $1.13 | 13.5x | -87% |
| FY2000 Q4 | May 31 2000 | $12.31 | $1.02 | 12.1x | -88% |
| FY2000 Q3 | - | $10.00 | $0.82 | 12.2x | -88% |
| FY2000 Q2 | - | $6.63 | $0.67 | 9.9x | -90% |
| FY2000 Q1 | - | $7.50 | $0.64 | 11.7x | -88% |
| FY1999 Q4 | May 31 1999 | $6.56 | $0.60 | 10.9x | -89% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Feb 28 1999 | $5.94 | $0.65 | 9.1x | -91% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Nov 30 1998 | $8.50 | $0.77 | 11.0x | -89% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Aug 31 1998 | $8.38 | $0.76 | 11.0x | -89% |
| FY1998 Q4 | May 31 1998 | $13.19 | $0.74 | 17.8x | -82% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Feb 28 1998 | $10.56 | $0.69 | 15.3x | -85% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Nov 30 1996 | $9.25 | $0.61 | 15.2x | -85% |
| FY1997 Q1 | Aug 31 1996 | $9.25 | $0.64 | 14.5x | -86% |
| FY1996 Q4 | May 31 1996 | $10.38 | $0.68 | 15.3x | -85% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $10.75 | $0.45 | 23.6x | -76% |
| FY1996 Q2 | - | $9.25 | $0.38 | 24.0x | -76% |
| FY1996 Q1 | - | $7.38 | $0.29 | 25.0x | -75% |
| FY1995 Q4 | May 31 1995 | $7.63 | $0.21 | 35.5x | -64% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Feb 28 1994 | $6.25 | $0.12 | 52.1x | -48% |
| FY1994 Q2 | - | $6.75 | $0.12 | 56.3x | -44% |
| FY1994 Q1 | - | $6.75 | $0.18 | 37.5x | -62% |
| FY1993 Q4 | May 31 1993 | $7.50 | $0.25 | 30.0x | -70% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Feb 28 1993 | $10.25 | $0.30 | 34.2x | -66% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Nov 30 1992 | $8.50 | $0.30 | 28.3x | -72% |
| FY1993 Q1 | Aug 31 1992 | $7.25 | $0.23 | 31.5x | -68% |
| FY1992 Q4 | May 31 1992 | $8.25 | $0.16 | 51.6x | -48% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 100.0x
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RELL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RELL stock.
What is RELL's P/E ratio?
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. (RELL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 26.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.66. The 5-year average P/E is 81.8x and the historical range spans 10.8x to 517.4x.
Is RELL stock overvalued or undervalued?
RELL trades at 26.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 81.8x. At the 50th percentile of its historical range (10.8x–517.4x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is RELL stock expensive?
No, RELL is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 26.8x is below the 5-year average of 81.8x and sits at the 50th percentile of its valuation range.
What is RELL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, RELL's P/E ratio has ranged from 10.8x to 517.4x, with a median of 29.0x and an average of 81.8x. The current P/E of 26.8x places the stock at the 50th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1992–2027.
How does RELL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
RELL trades at 26.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 21.8x. The 23% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does RELL's valuation compare to Technology peers?
Richardson Electronics, Ltd. P/E of 26.8x compares to the Technology sector median of 24.9x. The premium reflects expected growth above peers or stronger fundamentals. See the peer comparison table on this page for ticker-by-ticker P/E and PEG.
What is RELL's PEG ratio?
RELL PEG ratio is 0.97, based on a P/E of 26.8x and EPS growth of 573.6%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is RELL's earnings yield?
RELL earnings yield is 3.73%, the inverse of its 26.8x 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.