Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) P/E Ratio History
UndervaluedTrading at 48.5x vs 5Y avg 63.1x · 55th percentile · Below historical baseline · Data 2003–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 30, 2026, Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 48.5x, with a stock price of $5.34 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $0.11.
The current P/E is 23% below its 5-year average of 63.1x. Over the past five years, SOTK's P/E has ranged from a low of 22.1x to a high of 225.9x, placing the current valuation at the 55th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Technology sector median P/E of 28.9x, SOTK trades at a 68% premium to its sector peers. The sector includes 355 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 183.6x.
The PEG ratio of 5.40 (P/E divided by 36% EPS growth) suggests the stock may be expensive 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, SOTK commands a significant premium over the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. 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 SOTK 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.
SOTK Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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SOTK P/E vs Peers
Test, Measurement and Inspection Equipment peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $587M | 14.4Lowest | 0.87Best | +112%Best | |
| $8B | 86.8 | 2.44 | -10% | |
| $28B | 95.2 | - | +56% | |
| $84M | 4905.6 | - | -100% | |
| $552B | 80.2 | 4.67 | +1% | |
| $513B | 99.0 | 4.42 | +43% | |
| $26B | 110.3 | - | -20% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
SOTK Historical P/E Data (2003–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q4 | Feb 28 2026 | $4.29 | $0.11 | 37.4x | -46% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Nov 30 2025 | $3.63 | $0.10 | 36.3x | -48% |
| FY2026 Q2 | Aug 31 2025 | $3.40 | $0.10 | 35.5x | -49% |
| FY2026 Q1 | May 31 2025 | $3.85 | $0.09 | 42.5x | -39% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Feb 28 2025 | $3.70 | $0.08 | 45.8x | -34% |
| FY2025 Q3 | Nov 30 2024 | $4.74 | $0.07 | 67.8x | -3% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Aug 31 2024 | $4.15 | $0.10 | 43.1x | -38% |
| FY2025 Q1 | May 31 2024 | $4.48 | $0.11 | 41.1x | -41% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Feb 28 2024 | $5.52 | $0.09 | 60.4x | -13% |
| FY2024 Q3 | - | $4.99 | $0.09 | 58.4x | -16% |
| FY2024 Q2 | - | $4.86 | $0.05 | 100.6x | +45% |
| FY2024 Q1 | May 31 2023 | $5.49 | $0.02 | 225.9x | +224% |
| FY2023 Q4 | - | $5.40 | $0.04 | 134.0x | +92% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Nov 30 2022 | $5.55 | $0.07 | 77.6x | +11% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Aug 31 2022 | $5.63 | $0.09 | 66.2x | -5% |
| FY2023 Q1 | - | $6.01 | $0.09 | 63.5x | -9% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Feb 28 2022 | $5.15 | $0.16 | 33.2x | -52% |
| FY2022 Q3 | - | $6.20 | $0.15 | 41.4x | -40% |
| FY2022 Q2 | - | $3.30 | $0.15 | 22.1x | -68% |
| FY2022 Q1 | May 31 2021 | $4.20 | $0.14 | 30.1x | -57% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Feb 28 2021 | $4.25 | $0.07 | 61.2x | -12% |
| FY2021 Q3 | Nov 30 2020 | $4.20 | $0.08 | 49.6x | -29% |
| FY2021 Q2 | Aug 31 2020 | $3.86 | $0.08 | 45.6x | -35% |
| FY2021 Q1 | May 31 2020 | $2.44 | $0.08 | 28.8x | -59% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Feb 28 2020 | $2.27 | $0.08 | 29.8x | -57% |
| FY2020 Q3 | Nov 30 2019 | $2.49 | $0.04 | 69.9x | +0% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Aug 31 2019 | $2.65 | $0.02 | 156.8x | +125% |
| FY2020 Q1 | May 31 2019 | $2.45 | $0.01 | 226.9x | +226% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $2.52 | $0.01 | 237.7x | +241% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Nov 30 2018 | $2.84 | $0.01 | 210.4x | +202% |
| FY2019 Q2 | Aug 31 2018 | $2.65 | $0.02 | 119.4x | +71% |
| FY2019 Q1 | - | $1.70 | $0.02 | 77.6x | +11% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Feb 28 2018 | $1.60 | $0.02 | 74.1x | +6% |
| FY2018 Q3 | - | $1.49 | $0.02 | 77.6x | +11% |
| FY2018 Q2 | - | $1.15 | $0.01 | 86.5x | +24% |
| FY2018 Q1 | May 31 2017 | $1.12 | $0.00 | 302.7x | +335% |
| FY2017 Q4 | - | $1.18 | $0.01 | 187.3x | +169% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Nov 30 2016 | $1.01 | $0.00 | 459.1x | +559% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Aug 31 2016 | $1.05 | $0.02 | 58.0x | -17% |
| FY2017 Q1 | - | $0.95 | $0.03 | 27.9x | -60% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Feb 28 2016 | $1.08 | $0.04 | 26.7x | -62% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Nov 30 2015 | $1.10 | $0.06 | 20.0x | -71% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Aug 31 2015 | $1.16 | $0.04 | 25.8x | -63% |
| FY2016 Q1 | May 31 2015 | $1.06 | $0.04 | 23.6x | -66% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Feb 28 2015 | $1.17 | $0.04 | 29.6x | -57% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Nov 30 2014 | $1.05 | $0.03 | 31.3x | -55% |
| FY2015 Q2 | Aug 31 2014 | $1.29 | $0.03 | 38.4x | -45% |
| FY2015 Q1 | May 31 2014 | $1.08 | $0.03 | 32.1x | -54% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Feb 28 2014 | $1.03 | $0.04 | 26.3x | -62% |
| FY2014 Q3 | Nov 30 2013 | $0.95 | $0.03 | 29.2x | -58% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Aug 31 2013 | $0.86 | $0.02 | 35.5x | -49% |
| FY2014 Q1 | May 31 2013 | $0.75 | $0.02 | 41.0x | -41% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $0.60 | $0.01 | 65.9x | -5% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Nov 30 2012 | $0.56 | $0.05 | 12.3x | -82% |
| FY2013 Q2 | Aug 31 2012 | $0.85 | $0.05 | 15.8x | -77% |
| FY2013 Q1 | - | $1.12 | $0.08 | 14.1x | -80% |
| FY2012 Q4 | - | $0.89 | $0.10 | 9.0x | -87% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Nov 30 2011 | $1.25 | $0.07 | 17.6x | -75% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Aug 31 2011 | $1.28 | $0.07 | 18.0x | -74% |
| FY2012 Q1 | - | $1.33 | $0.05 | 26.1x | -63% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Feb 28 2011 | $1.04 | $0.04 | 25.4x | -64% |
| FY2011 Q3 | - | $0.95 | $0.04 | 27.0x | -61% |
| FY2011 Q2 | - | $0.90 | $0.04 | 25.6x | -63% |
| FY2011 Q1 | May 31 2010 | $0.97 | $0.03 | 34.6x | -50% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Feb 28 2010 | $1.00 | $0.01 | 161.3x | +132% |
| FY2008 Q4 | - | $0.68 | $0.00 | 971.4x | +1295% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Nov 30 2007 | $0.89 | $0.01 | 101.1x | +45% |
| FY2008 Q2 | Aug 31 2007 | $1.00 | $0.02 | 58.1x | -16% |
| FY2008 Q1 | - | $1.08 | $0.04 | 29.7x | -57% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Feb 28 2007 | $1.18 | $0.04 | 26.2x | -62% |
| FY2007 Q3 | - | $1.25 | $0.07 | 18.9x | -73% |
| FY2007 Q2 | - | $1.50 | $0.08 | 19.7x | -72% |
| FY2007 Q1 | May 31 2006 | $1.68 | $0.07 | 25.3x | -64% |
| FY2006 Q4 | - | $1.45 | $0.08 | 19.0x | -73% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Nov 30 2005 | $1.52 | $0.06 | 23.5x | -66% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Aug 31 2005 | $2.25 | $0.06 | 34.8x | -50% |
| FY2006 Q1 | - | $2.50 | $0.07 | 33.5x | -52% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Feb 28 2005 | $2.25 | $0.06 | 34.8x | -50% |
| FY2005 Q3 | - | $2.14 | $0.11 | 19.0x | -73% |
| FY2005 Q2 | - | $1.10 | $0.10 | 10.7x | -85% |
| FY2005 Q1 | May 31 2004 | $1.00 | $0.08 | 12.0x | -83% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Feb 28 2004 | $0.75 | $0.07 | 10.1x | -86% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Nov 30 2003 | $0.29 | $0.02 | 15.5x | -78% |
| FY2004 Q2 | Aug 31 2003 | $0.25 | $0.01 | 23.6x | -66% |
| FY2004 Q1 | May 31 2003 | $0.16 | $0.01 | 15.5x | -78% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Feb 28 2003 | $0.20 | $0.01 | 16.3x | -77% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Nov 30 2002 | $0.15 | $0.02 | 7.8x | -89% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Aug 31 2002 | $0.28 | $0.07 | 4.2x | -94% |
| FY2003 Q1 | May 31 2002 | $0.35 | $0.08 | 4.5x | -93% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 69.6x
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SOTK — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying SOTK stock.
What is SOTK's P/E ratio?
Sono-Tek Corporation (SOTK) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 48.5x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $0.11. The 5-year average P/E is 63.1x and the historical range spans 22.1x to 225.9x.
Is SOTK stock overvalued or undervalued?
SOTK trades at 48.5x P/E, below its 5-year average of 63.1x. At the 55th percentile of its historical range (22.1x–225.9x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is SOTK stock expensive?
No, SOTK is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of 48.5x is below the 5-year average of 63.1x and sits at the 55th percentile of its valuation range.
What is SOTK's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, SOTK's P/E ratio has ranged from 22.1x to 225.9x, with a median of 45.8x and an average of 63.1x. The current P/E of 48.5x places the stock at the 55th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 2003–2026.
How does SOTK's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
SOTK trades at 48.5x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 25.1x. The 93% premium to the market typically reflects higher expected earnings growth or quality.
How does SOTK's valuation compare to Technology peers?
Sono-Tek Corporation P/E of 48.5x compares to the Technology sector median of 28.9x. 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 SOTK's PEG ratio?
SOTK PEG ratio is 5.40, based on a P/E of 48.5x and EPS growth of 36.1%. A PEG above 2.0 indicates a premium valuation relative to earnings growth — typically considered expensive.
What is SOTK's earnings yield?
SOTK earnings yield is 2.06%, the inverse of its 48.5x 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.