Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) P/E Ratio History
Premium ValuationTrading at 15.1x vs 5Y avg 12.4x · 90th percentile · Premium to historical baseline · Data 1995–2027
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of June 22, 2026, Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 15.1x, with a stock price of $76.42 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $5.32.
The current P/E is 22% above its 5-year average of 12.4x. Over the past five years, URBN's P/E has ranged from a low of 8.2x to a high of 16.0x, placing the current valuation at the 90th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Consumer Cyclical sector median P/E of 21.2x, URBN trades at a 29% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 307 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.1x to 184.9x.
The PEG ratio of 0.07 (P/E divided by 19% 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, URBN 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 URBN 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.
URBN Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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URBN P/E vs Peers
Mall-Based Specialty Apparel Retailers peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $4B | 8.3Lowest | - | -2% | |
| $3B | 16.3 | - | -35% | |
| $2B | 16.4 | - | -49% | |
| $300M | 22.8 | - | +962%Best | |
| $5B | 23.7 | 0.80Best | +25% | |
| $7B | 42.4 | - | -5% | |
| $4B | 145.4 | - | -95% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
URBN Historical P/E Data (1995–2027)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2027 Q1 | - | $70.34 | $5.20 | 13.5x | -69% |
| FY2026 Q4 | Jan 31 2026 | $70.85 | $5.06 | 14.0x | -67% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Oct 31 2025 | $64.61 | $5.29 | 12.2x | -72% |
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $75.28 | $5.11 | 14.7x | -66% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Apr 30 2025 | $52.78 | $4.77 | 11.1x | -74% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 31 2025 | $55.42 | $4.26 | 13.0x | -70% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $35.95 | $3.48 | 10.3x | -76% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jul 31 2024 | $46.05 | $3.27 | 14.1x | -67% |
| FY2025 Q1 | - | $38.96 | $3.13 | 12.4x | -71% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Jan 31 2024 | $38.00 | $3.04 | 12.5x | -71% |
| FY2024 Q3 | - | $34.62 | $2.88 | 12.0x | -72% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jul 31 2023 | $36.37 | $2.40 | 15.2x | -65% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Apr 30 2023 | $27.06 | $1.94 | 13.9x | -68% |
| FY2023 Q4 | - | $27.39 | $1.71 | 16.0x | -63% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Oct 31 2022 | $23.86 | $1.78 | 13.4x | -69% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Jul 31 2022 | $20.48 | $2.27 | 9.0x | -79% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Apr 30 2022 | $23.80 | $2.91 | 8.2x | -81% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Jan 31 2022 | $28.72 | $3.12 | 9.2x | -79% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Oct 31 2021 | $31.93 | $3.00 | 10.6x | -75% |
| FY2022 Q2 | Jul 31 2021 | $37.18 | $2.89 | 12.9x | -70% |
| FY2022 Q1 | Apr 30 2021 | $35.90 | $1.96 | 18.3x | -57% |
| FY2021 Q4 | Jan 31 2021 | $27.43 | $0.01 | 2743.0x | +6281% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Jan 31 2020 | $25.60 | $1.68 | 15.2x | -65% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $28.70 | $2.28 | 12.6x | -71% |
| FY2020 Q2 | Jul 31 2019 | $23.81 | $2.42 | 9.8x | -77% |
| FY2020 Q1 | - | $29.73 | $2.65 | 11.2x | -74% |
| FY2019 Q4 | - | $32.30 | $2.72 | 11.9x | -72% |
| FY2019 Q3 | Oct 31 2018 | $39.46 | $1.93 | 20.4x | -52% |
| FY2019 Q2 | - | $44.40 | $1.64 | 27.1x | -37% |
| FY2019 Q1 | Apr 30 2018 | $40.27 | $1.24 | 32.5x | -24% |
| FY2018 Q4 | Jan 31 2018 | $34.11 | $0.96 | 35.5x | -17% |
| FY2018 Q3 | - | $24.52 | $1.50 | 16.3x | -62% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jul 31 2017 | $19.59 | $1.49 | 13.1x | -69% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Apr 30 2017 | $22.88 | $1.71 | 13.4x | -69% |
| FY2017 Q4 | - | $26.54 | $1.86 | 14.3x | -67% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Oct 31 2016 | $33.45 | $1.92 | 17.4x | -59% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 31 2016 | $29.90 | $1.94 | 15.4x | -64% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 30 2016 | $30.32 | $1.80 | 16.8x | -61% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Jan 31 2016 | $22.88 | $1.80 | 12.7x | -70% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 31 2015 | $28.60 | $1.79 | 16.0x | -63% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 31 2015 | $32.62 | $1.72 | 19.0x | -56% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $40.04 | $1.69 | 23.7x | -45% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Jan 31 2015 | $34.86 | $1.70 | 20.5x | -52% |
| FY2015 Q3 | Oct 31 2014 | $30.36 | $1.69 | 18.0x | -58% |
| FY2015 Q2 | - | $35.73 | $1.81 | 19.7x | -54% |
| FY2015 Q1 | Apr 30 2014 | $35.66 | $1.83 | 19.5x | -55% |
| FY2014 Q4 | Jan 31 2014 | $35.82 | $1.89 | 19.0x | -56% |
| FY2014 Q3 | - | $37.88 | $1.86 | 20.4x | -53% |
| FY2014 Q2 | Jul 31 2013 | $42.56 | $1.79 | 23.8x | -45% |
| FY2014 Q1 | - | $41.44 | $1.70 | 24.4x | -43% |
| FY2013 Q4 | - | $42.80 | $1.61 | 26.6x | -38% |
| FY2013 Q3 | Oct 31 2012 | $35.75 | $1.32 | 27.1x | -37% |
| FY2013 Q2 | - | $30.55 | $1.25 | 24.4x | -43% |
| FY2013 Q1 | Apr 30 2012 | $28.96 | $1.18 | 24.5x | -43% |
| FY2012 Q4 | - | $26.50 | $1.18 | 22.5x | -48% |
| FY2012 Q3 | Oct 31 2011 | $27.25 | $1.37 | 19.9x | -54% |
| FY2012 Q2 | Jul 31 2011 | $32.54 | $1.47 | 22.1x | -49% |
| FY2012 Q1 | Apr 30 2011 | $31.47 | $1.54 | 20.4x | -52% |
| FY2011 Q4 | Jan 31 2011 | $33.82 | $1.62 | 20.9x | -51% |
| FY2011 Q3 | Oct 31 2010 | $30.79 | $1.61 | 19.1x | -56% |
| FY2011 Q2 | Jul 31 2010 | $32.16 | $1.54 | 20.9x | -51% |
| FY2011 Q1 | Apr 30 2010 | $37.56 | $1.41 | 26.6x | -38% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jan 31 2010 | $31.57 | $1.28 | 24.7x | -43% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 31 2009 | $31.38 | $1.07 | 29.3x | -32% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 31 2009 | $24.04 | $1.06 | 22.7x | -47% |
| FY2010 Q1 | - | $19.49 | $1.10 | 17.7x | -59% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Jan 31 2009 | $15.58 | $1.17 | 13.3x | -69% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Oct 31 2008 | $21.74 | $1.24 | 17.5x | -59% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $33.01 | $1.16 | 28.5x | -34% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Apr 30 2008 | $34.25 | $1.02 | 33.6x | -22% |
| FY2008 Q4 | - | $29.00 | $0.94 | 30.9x | -28% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Oct 31 2007 | $25.27 | $0.84 | 30.1x | -30% |
| FY2008 Q2 | - | $20.06 | $0.78 | 25.7x | -40% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Apr 30 2007 | $25.76 | $0.74 | 34.8x | -19% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Jan 31 2007 | $24.40 | $0.69 | 35.4x | -18% |
| FY2007 Q3 | - | $17.50 | $0.69 | 25.4x | -41% |
| FY2007 Q2 | Jul 31 2006 | $14.62 | $0.70 | 20.9x | -51% |
| FY2007 Q1 | Apr 30 2006 | $23.20 | $0.73 | 31.8x | -26% |
| FY2006 Q4 | - | $27.31 | $0.77 | 35.5x | -17% |
| FY2006 Q3 | Oct 31 2005 | $28.33 | $0.72 | 39.3x | -8% |
| FY2006 Q2 | Jul 31 2005 | $30.36 | $0.65 | 46.7x | +9% |
| FY2006 Q1 | Apr 30 2005 | $22.21 | $0.60 | 37.0x | -14% |
| FY2005 Q4 | Jan 31 2005 | $21.04 | $0.54 | 39.0x | -9% |
| FY2005 Q3 | Oct 31 2004 | $20.50 | $0.49 | 41.8x | -3% |
| FY2005 Q2 | Jul 31 2004 | $14.87 | $0.42 | 35.0x | -19% |
| FY2005 Q1 | Apr 30 2004 | $11.54 | $0.35 | 32.5x | -24% |
| FY2004 Q4 | Jan 31 2004 | $10.12 | $0.29 | 34.3x | -20% |
| FY2004 Q3 | Oct 31 2003 | $8.34 | $0.24 | 35.0x | -18% |
| FY2004 Q2 | - | $4.96 | $0.20 | 24.3x | -43% |
| FY2004 Q1 | Apr 30 2003 | $3.73 | $0.18 | 20.3x | -53% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Jan 31 2003 | $2.56 | $0.18 | 14.5x | -66% |
| FY2003 Q3 | Oct 30 2002 | $3.01 | $0.16 | 18.4x | -57% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jul 31 2002 | $2.91 | $0.15 | 19.7x | -54% |
| FY2003 Q1 | - | $3.78 | $0.13 | 29.1x | -32% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $3.27 | $0.11 | 30.7x | -28% |
| FY2002 Q3 | Oct 31 2001 | $1.63 | $0.09 | 17.8x | -59% |
| FY2002 Q2 | - | $1.42 | $0.07 | 19.3x | -55% |
| FY2002 Q1 | Apr 30 2001 | $1.63 | $0.06 | 25.5x | -41% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Jan 31 2001 | $1.11 | $0.08 | 14.5x | -66% |
| FY2001 Q3 | - | $1.10 | $0.09 | 12.1x | -72% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jul 31 2000 | $1.34 | $0.12 | 11.6x | -73% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Apr 30 2000 | $1.34 | $0.13 | 10.1x | -76% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Jan 31 2000 | $1.69 | $0.13 | 12.7x | -70% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Oct 31 1999 | $2.75 | $0.13 | 21.2x | -51% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jul 31 1999 | $3.16 | $0.12 | 25.9x | -40% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Apr 30 1999 | $2.42 | $0.12 | 20.7x | -52% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Jan 31 1999 | $2.04 | $0.11 | 18.4x | -57% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Oct 31 1998 | $1.64 | $0.10 | 16.3x | -62% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jul 31 1998 | $2.09 | $0.10 | 21.0x | -51% |
| FY1999 Q1 | - | $2.05 | $0.10 | 21.4x | -50% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Jan 31 1998 | $2.13 | $0.10 | 21.6x | -50% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Oct 31 1997 | $2.08 | $0.09 | 22.5x | -48% |
| FY1998 Q2 | - | $1.97 | $0.09 | 21.6x | -50% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Apr 30 1997 | $1.56 | $0.09 | 17.2x | -60% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Jan 31 1997 | $1.52 | $0.09 | 16.0x | -63% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $1.97 | $0.10 | 19.7x | -54% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Sep 30 1996 | $2.91 | $0.10 | 29.9x | -31% |
| FY1997 Q1 | - | $2.09 | $0.09 | 22.3x | -48% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Jan 31 1996 | $1.54 | $0.09 | 17.4x | -60% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $1.36 | $0.08 | 16.9x | -61% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jul 31 1995 | $1.33 | $0.08 | 16.7x | -61% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Apr 30 1995 | $1.33 | $0.08 | 16.7x | -61% |
| FY1995 Q4 | - | $1.61 | $0.08 | 20.6x | -52% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 43.0x
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URBN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying URBN stock.
What is URBN's P/E ratio?
Urban Outfitters, Inc. (URBN) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is 15.1x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $5.32. The 5-year average P/E is 12.4x and the historical range spans 8.2x to 16.0x.
Is URBN stock overvalued or undervalued?
URBN trades at 15.1x P/E, above its 5-year average of 12.4x. The 90th percentile ranking within the 8.2x–16.0x historical range indicates a premium to historical valuation.
Is URBN stock expensive?
Yes, URBN is expensive relative to its own history. The current P/E of 15.1x is above the 5-year average of 12.4x. The stock sits at the 90th percentile of its 5-year valuation range.
What is URBN's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, URBN's P/E ratio has ranged from 8.2x to 16.0x, with a median of 12.9x and an average of 12.4x. The current P/E of 15.1x places the stock at the 90th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1995–2027.
How does URBN's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
URBN trades at 15.1x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 24.4x. The 38% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does URBN's valuation compare to Consumer Cyclical peers?
Urban Outfitters, Inc. P/E of 15.1x compares to the Consumer Cyclical sector median of 21.2x. 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 URBN's PEG ratio?
URBN PEG ratio is 0.07, based on a P/E of 15.1x and EPS growth of 18.8%. A PEG below 1.0 indicates the valuation is supported by the earnings growth rate — typically considered attractive.
What is URBN's earnings yield?
URBN earnings yield is 6.62%, the inverse of its 15.1x 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.