The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at 9.4x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 2018–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of September 24, 2026, The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 9.4x, with a stock price of $9.59 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-2.21.
The current P/E is 84% below its 5-year average of 58.2x. Over the past five years, SMPL's P/E has ranged from a low of 21.9x to a high of 230.2x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Defensive sector median P/E of 18.9x, SMPL trades at a 50% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 147 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 197.7x.
The PEG ratio of 0.39 (P/E divided by -26% 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, SMPL trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.3x. 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.
SMPL Cross-Benchmark Valuation
How does the current P/E compare to sector peers and the broader market?
SMPL P/E vs Peers
Nutrition and functional foods peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1B | 10.3 | - | -35% | |
| $3B | 22.4 | - | +184%Best | |
| $442M | 7.2Lowest | 0.18 | +22% | |
| $791M | 13.5 | 9.55 | -2% | |
| $6B | 10.1 | - | +6% | |
| $3B | 13.8 | 0.06Best | -2% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
SMPL Historical P/E Data (2018–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q1 | Nov 29 2025 | $19.68 | $0.90 | 21.9x | -59% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Aug 30 2025 | $28.63 | $1.02 | 28.1x | -47% |
| FY2025 Q3 | May 31 2025 | $34.51 | $1.43 | 24.1x | -55% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Mar 01 2025 | $37.75 | $1.44 | 26.2x | -51% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Nov 30 2024 | $39.79 | $1.41 | 28.2x | -47% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Aug 31 2024 | $31.59 | $1.38 | 22.9x | -57% |
| FY2024 Q3 | May 25 2024 | $37.21 | $1.45 | 25.7x | -52% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Feb 24 2024 | $35.59 | $1.39 | 25.6x | -52% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Nov 25 2023 | $39.32 | $1.31 | 30.0x | -44% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Aug 26 2023 | $34.46 | $1.32 | 26.1x | -51% |
| FY2023 Q3 | May 27 2023 | $36.27 | $1.26 | 28.8x | -46% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Feb 25 2023 | $38.54 | $1.29 | 29.9x | -44% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Nov 26 2022 | $38.61 | $1.22 | 31.6x | -40% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Aug 27 2022 | $31.51 | $1.08 | 29.2x | -45% |
| FY2022 Q3 | May 28 2022 | $41.01 | $0.97 | 42.3x | -20% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Feb 26 2022 | $38.99 | $0.65 | 60.0x | +13% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Nov 27 2021 | $37.93 | $0.21 | 180.6x | +240% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Aug 28 2021 | $35.35 | $0.22 | 160.7x | +202% |
| FY2021 Q3 | May 29 2021 | $34.53 | $0.15 | 230.2x | +333% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Feb 27 2021 | $29.17 | $0.26 | 112.2x | +111% |
| FY2021 Q1 | Nov 28 2020 | $22.36 | $0.63 | 35.5x | -33% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Aug 29 2020 | $25.39 | $0.35 | 72.5x | +36% |
| FY2020 Q3 | May 30 2020 | $17.03 | $0.30 | 56.8x | +7% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Feb 29 2020 | $22.06 | $0.29 | 76.1x | +43% |
| FY2020 Q1 | Nov 30 2019 | $27.63 | $0.33 | 83.7x | +57% |
| FY2019 Q4 | Aug 31 2019 | $29.63 | $0.56 | 52.9x | -0% |
| FY2019 Q3 | May 25 2019 | $22.11 | $0.64 | 34.5x | -35% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Feb 23 2019 | $20.74 | $0.58 | 35.8x | -33% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Nov 24 2018 | $19.66 | $0.99 | 19.9x | -63% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Aug 25 2018 | $17.98 | $0.95 | 18.9x | -64% |
| FY2018 Q3 | May 26 2018 | $13.77 | $0.60 | 22.9x | -57% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Feb 24 2018 | $13.69 | $0.49 | 27.8x | -48% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 53.2x
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SMPL — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SMPL stock.
What is SMPL's P/E ratio?
The Simply Good Foods Company (SMPL) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 9.4x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-2.21. The 5-year average P/E is 58.2x and the historical range spans 21.9x to 230.2x.
Is SMPL stock overvalued or undervalued?
SMPL trades at 9.4x P/E, below its 5-year average of 58.2x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (21.9x–230.2x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is SMPL stock expensive?
No, SMPL is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 9.4x is below the 5-year average of 58.2x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is SMPL's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, SMPL's P/E ratio has ranged from 21.9x to 230.2x, with a median of 29.2x and an average of 58.2x. The current P/E of 9.4x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2018–2026.
How does SMPL's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
SMPL trades at 9.4x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.3x. The 63% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does SMPL's valuation compare to Consumer Defensive peers?
The Simply Good Foods Company P/E of 9.4x compares to the Consumer Defensive sector median of 18.9x. 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 SMPL's PEG ratio?
SMPL PEG ratio is 0.39, based on a P/E of 9.4x and EPS growth of -26.1%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is SMPL's earnings yield?
SMPL earnings yield is 10.64%, the inverse of its 9.4x 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.