Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) P/E Ratio History
Premium ValuationTrading at 27.3x vs 5Y avg 19.6x · 95th percentile · Premium to historical baseline · Data 1998–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 22, 2026, Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.3x, with a stock price of $413.01 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $15.11.
The current P/E is 39% above its 5-year average of 19.6x. Over the past five years, RL's P/E has ranged from a low of 11.8x to a high of 53.9x, placing the current valuation at the 95th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, RL trades at a 29% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 307 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
Relative to the broader market, RL trades roughly in line with 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 RL 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.
RL Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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RL P/E vs Peers
Luxury and designer apparel brands peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 145.4 | - | -95% | |
| $7B | 27.1 | - | +231%Best | |
| $29B | 175.0 | - | -77% | |
| $2B | 26.4 | - | +108% | |
| $54B | 20.9 | 3.38Best | -42% | |
| $9B | 16.3Lowest | - | +179% | |
| $950M | 62.8 | - | -77% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
RL Historical P/E Data (1998–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q4 | Mar 28 2026 | $327.82 | $15.11 | 21.7x | -2% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Dec 27 2025 | $358.11 | $14.69 | 24.4x | +10% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Sep 27 2025 | $311.97 | $13.54 | 23.0x | +4% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Jun 28 2025 | $276.35 | $12.53 | 22.1x | -0% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Mar 29 2025 | $215.68 | $11.61 | 18.6x | -16% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Dec 28 2024 | $229.55 | $10.96 | 20.9x | -5% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Sep 28 2024 | $196.53 | $10.49 | 18.7x | -15% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Jun 29 2024 | $175.06 | $10.37 | 16.9x | -24% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Mar 30 2024 | $187.76 | $9.72 | 19.3x | -13% |
| FY2024 Q3 | Dec 30 2023 | $144.20 | $8.82 | 16.3x | -26% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sep 30 2023 | $116.09 | $7.83 | 14.8x | -33% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Jul 01 2023 | $123.30 | $7.82 | 15.8x | -29% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Apr 01 2023 | $116.67 | $7.59 | 15.4x | -31% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Dec 31 2022 | $105.67 | $7.45 | 14.2x | -36% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Oct 01 2022 | $84.93 | $7.18 | 11.8x | -47% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Jul 02 2022 | $90.70 | $7.57 | 12.0x | -46% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Apr 02 2022 | $112.00 | $8.02 | 14.0x | -37% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Dec 25 2021 | $112.14 | $6.67 | 16.8x | -24% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Sep 25 2021 | $116.47 | $5.35 | 21.8x | -2% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Jun 26 2021 | $121.18 | $2.25 | 53.9x | +143% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Jun 27 2020 | $67.70 | $1.62 | 41.8x | +89% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Mar 28 2020 | $67.99 | $4.84 | 14.0x | -36% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Dec 28 2019 | $117.41 | $8.61 | 13.6x | -38% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Sep 28 2019 | $94.24 | $5.68 | 16.6x | -25% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Jun 29 2019 | $113.59 | $5.41 | 21.0x | -5% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Mar 30 2019 | $129.68 | $5.25 | 24.7x | +12% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Dec 29 2018 | $101.78 | $5.36 | 19.0x | -14% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Sep 29 2018 | $137.55 | $2.88 | 47.8x | +116% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Jun 30 2018 | $125.72 | $2.56 | 49.1x | +122% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Mar 31 2018 | $111.80 | $1.97 | 56.8x | +157% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Sep 30 2017 | $88.29 | $0.96 | 92.0x | +316% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Dec 31 2016 | $90.32 | $1.76 | 51.3x | +132% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Oct 01 2016 | $101.14 | $2.32 | 43.6x | +97% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Jul 02 2016 | $90.08 | $3.63 | 24.8x | +12% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Apr 02 2016 | $97.26 | $4.62 | 21.1x | -5% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Dec 26 2015 | $113.38 | $5.54 | 20.5x | -7% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Sep 26 2015 | $108.32 | $6.41 | 16.9x | -24% |
| FY2016 Q1 | Jun 27 2015 | $136.86 | $6.80 | 20.1x | -9% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Mar 28 2015 | $131.22 | $7.87 | 16.7x | -25% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Dec 27 2014 | $185.12 | $8.14 | 22.7x | +3% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Sep 27 2014 | $165.64 | $8.30 | 20.0x | -10% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Jun 28 2014 | $160.42 | $8.28 | 19.4x | -12% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Mar 29 2014 | $158.24 | $8.42 | 18.8x | -15% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Dec 28 2013 | $175.97 | $8.11 | 21.7x | -2% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Sep 28 2013 | $165.63 | $7.85 | 21.1x | -5% |
| FY2014 Q1 | Jun 29 2013 | $173.74 | $7.91 | 22.0x | -1% |
| FY2013 Q4 | Mar 30 2013 | $169.31 | $8.00 | 21.2x | -4% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Dec 29 2012 | $147.01 | $7.65 | 19.2x | -13% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Sep 29 2012 | $151.23 | $7.12 | 21.2x | -4% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Jun 30 2012 | $140.06 | $7.29 | 19.2x | -13% |
| FY2012 Q4 | Mar 31 2012 | $174.33 | $7.16 | 24.3x | +10% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Dec 31 2011 | $138.08 | $6.88 | 20.1x | -9% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Oct 01 2011 | $129.70 | $6.82 | 19.0x | -14% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Jul 02 2011 | $134.30 | $6.45 | 20.8x | -6% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Apr 02 2011 | $126.63 | $5.76 | 22.0x | -1% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Jan 01 2011 | $110.92 | $6.15 | 18.0x | -18% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Oct 02 2010 | $90.31 | $5.53 | 16.3x | -26% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Jul 03 2010 | $73.12 | $5.19 | 14.1x | -36% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Apr 03 2010 | $86.53 | $4.74 | 18.3x | -17% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Dec 26 2009 | $82.41 | $4.05 | 20.3x | -8% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Sep 26 2009 | $72.22 | $4.00 | 18.1x | -18% |
| FY2010 Q1 | Jun 27 2009 | $53.83 | $3.83 | 14.1x | -36% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Mar 28 2009 | $44.28 | $4.00 | 11.1x | -50% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Dec 27 2008 | $43.55 | $4.56 | 9.6x | -57% |
| FY2009 Q2 | Sep 27 2008 | $71.88 | $4.59 | 15.7x | -29% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Jun 28 2008 | $62.96 | $4.10 | 15.4x | -31% |
| FY2008 Q4 | Mar 29 2008 | $57.62 | $3.99 | 14.4x | -35% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Dec 29 2007 | $61.76 | $3.69 | 16.7x | -24% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Sep 29 2007 | $77.75 | $3.64 | 21.4x | -3% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Jun 30 2007 | $98.11 | $3.83 | 25.6x | +16% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Mar 31 2007 | $88.15 | $3.75 | 23.5x | +6% |
| FY2007 Q3 | Dec 30 2006 | $77.66 | $3.63 | 21.4x | -3% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Sep 30 2006 | $64.69 | $3.44 | 18.8x | -15% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Jul 01 2006 | $54.90 | $3.13 | 17.5x | -21% |
| FY2006 Q4 | Apr 01 2006 | $60.61 | $2.87 | 21.1x | -5% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Dec 31 2005 | $56.14 | $2.51 | 22.4x | +1% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Oct 01 2005 | $50.30 | $2.39 | 21.0x | -5% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Jul 02 2005 | $43.80 | $2.19 | 20.0x | -10% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Apr 02 2005 | $38.41 | $1.83 | 21.0x | -5% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Jan 01 2005 | $42.60 | $2.35 | 18.1x | -18% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Oct 02 2004 | $36.98 | $1.98 | 18.7x | -16% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Jul 03 2004 | $34.08 | $1.75 | 19.5x | -12% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Apr 03 2004 | $35.13 | $1.68 | 20.9x | -5% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Dec 27 2003 | $28.41 | $1.68 | 16.9x | -24% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Sep 27 2003 | $26.40 | $1.76 | 15.0x | -32% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Jun 28 2003 | $25.40 | $1.74 | 14.6x | -34% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Mar 29 2003 | $22.35 | $1.76 | 12.7x | -43% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Dec 28 2002 | $21.05 | $1.50 | 14.0x | -37% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Sep 28 2002 | $20.85 | $1.53 | 13.6x | -38% |
| FY2003 Q1 | Jun 29 2002 | $22.40 | $1.50 | 14.9x | -32% |
| FY2002 Q4 | Mar 30 2002 | $29.18 | $1.75 | 16.7x | -25% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Dec 29 2001 | $25.85 | $1.76 | 14.7x | -34% |
| FY2002 Q2 | Sep 29 2001 | $18.75 | $1.82 | 10.3x | -53% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Jun 30 2001 | $25.80 | $0.68 | 37.9x | +72% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Mar 31 2001 | $27.50 | $0.61 | 45.1x | +104% |
| FY2001 Q3 | Dec 30 2000 | $22.31 | $0.44 | 50.7x | +129% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Sep 30 2000 | $16.13 | $0.25 | 64.5x | +192% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Jul 01 2000 | $14.25 | $1.46 | 9.8x | -56% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Apr 01 2000 | $18.69 | $1.45 | 12.9x | -42% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Jan 01 2000 | $17.06 | $1.06 | 16.2x | -27% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Oct 02 1999 | $17.50 | $0.98 | 17.9x | -19% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Jul 03 1999 | $18.81 | $0.92 | 20.5x | -7% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Apr 03 1999 | $19.56 | $0.91 | 21.6x | -2% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Dec 26 1998 | $17.19 | $1.27 | 13.5x | -39% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Sep 26 1998 | $20.75 | $1.31 | 15.8x | -28% |
| FY1999 Q1 | Jun 27 1998 | $28.88 | $1.26 | 22.9x | +4% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Mar 28 1998 | $29.88 | $1.20 | 24.9x | +13% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 22.1x
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RL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying RL stock.
What is RL's P/E ratio?
Ralph Lauren Corporation (RL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 27.3x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $15.11. The 5-year average P/E is 19.6x and the historical range spans 11.8x to 53.9x.
Is RL stock overvalued or undervalued?
RL trades at 27.3x P/E, above its 5-year average of 19.6x. The 95th percentile ranking within the 11.8x–53.9x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is RL stock expensive?
Yes, RL is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 27.3x is above the 5-year average of 19.6x and also above the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. The stock sits at the 95th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is RL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, RL's P/E ratio has ranged from 11.8x to 53.9x, with a median of 18.6x and an average of 19.6x. The current P/E of 27.3x places the stock at the 95th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1998–2026.
How does RL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
RL trades at 27.3x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 12% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does RL's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Ralph Lauren Corporation P/E of 27.3x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. 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 RL's PEG ratio?
RL PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of 27.3x and EPS growth of 30.1%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is RL's earnings yield?
RL earnings yield is 3.66%, the inverse of its 27.3x 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.