Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) P/E Ratio History
Deep ValueTrading at -38.8x · 0th percentile of 5-year range · Significant discount to historical valuation · Data 1991–2026
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P/E Ratio Analysis
As of November 8, 2026, Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of -38.8x, with a stock price of $6.20 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $-0.16.
The current P/E is 164% below its 5-year average of 60.6x. Over the past five years, VIRC's P/E has ranged from a low of 2.8x to a high of 590.0x, placing the current valuation at the 0th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Industrials sector median P/E of 22.3x, VIRC trades at a 274% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 417 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 193.8x.
Relative to the broader market, VIRC trades at a notable discount to 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 VIRC 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.
VIRC Cross-Benchmark Valuation
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VIRC P/E vs Peers
Printing, Office Furniture and Supplies peers sorted by market cap
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $383M | 10.0Lowest | 0.69 | +71%Best | |
| $3B | 64.5 | 25.58 | -61% | |
| $541M | 13.6 | - | -22% | |
| $56B | 15.4 | 0.59Best | -11% | |
| $21B | 19.3 | 0.98 | -10% | |
| $61B | 43.0 | 5.53 | +9% | |
| $68B | 31.4 | 1.41 | -9% |
Lower P/E can signal a discount or weaker growth expectations; PEG adds growth context.
VIRC Historical P/E Data (1991–2026)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Period End | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2026 Q4 | Jan 31 2026 | $6.99 | $0.17 | 40.6x | -17% |
| FY2026 Q3 | Oct 31 2025 | $7.32 | $0.26 | 27.9x | -43% |
| FY2026 Q2 | - | $7.74 | $0.87 | 8.9x | -82% |
| FY2026 Q1 | Apr 30 2025 | $9.19 | $1.26 | 7.3x | -85% |
| FY2025 Q4 | Jan 31 2025 | $10.90 | $1.34 | 8.1x | -83% |
| FY2025 Q3 | - | $14.03 | $1.55 | 9.1x | -81% |
| FY2025 Q2 | Jul 31 2024 | $17.60 | $1.65 | 10.7x | -78% |
| FY2025 Q1 | - | $10.67 | $1.56 | 6.8x | -86% |
| FY2024 Q4 | Jan 31 2024 | $11.98 | $1.34 | 8.9x | -82% |
| FY2024 Q3 | - | $6.09 | $1.73 | 3.5x | -93% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Jul 31 2023 | $4.45 | $1.59 | 2.8x | -94% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Apr 30 2023 | $3.72 | $1.24 | 3.0x | -94% |
| FY2023 Q4 | - | $4.90 | $1.01 | 4.9x | -90% |
| FY2021 Q1 | - | $2.38 | $0.05 | 47.6x | -2% |
| FY2020 Q4 | Jan 31 2020 | $4.14 | $0.15 | 27.6x | -43% |
| FY2020 Q3 | - | $3.94 | $0.01 | 394.0x | +709% |
| FY2018 Q3 | - | $5.90 | $0.01 | 590.0x | +1112% |
| FY2018 Q2 | Jul 31 2017 | $5.45 | $1.42 | 3.8x | -92% |
| FY2018 Q1 | Apr 30 2017 | $4.50 | $1.54 | 2.9x | -94% |
| FY2017 Q4 | - | $4.40 | $1.48 | 3.0x | -94% |
| FY2017 Q3 | Oct 31 2016 | $4.35 | $1.43 | 3.0x | -94% |
| FY2017 Q2 | Jul 31 2016 | $4.53 | $0.25 | 18.1x | -63% |
| FY2017 Q1 | Apr 30 2016 | $3.25 | $0.29 | 11.2x | -77% |
| FY2016 Q4 | Jan 31 2016 | $3.10 | $0.29 | 10.7x | -78% |
| FY2016 Q3 | Oct 31 2015 | $3.62 | $0.32 | 11.3x | -77% |
| FY2016 Q2 | Jul 31 2015 | $2.59 | $0.24 | 10.8x | -78% |
| FY2016 Q1 | - | $2.65 | $0.10 | 26.5x | -46% |
| FY2015 Q4 | Jan 31 2015 | $2.41 | $0.05 | 48.2x | -1% |
| FY2010 Q4 | Jan 31 2010 | $3.53 | $0.02 | 176.5x | +262% |
| FY2010 Q3 | Oct 31 2009 | $2.78 | $0.05 | 55.6x | +14% |
| FY2010 Q2 | Jul 31 2009 | $3.18 | $0.11 | 28.9x | -41% |
| FY2010 Q1 | - | $3.18 | $0.06 | 53.0x | +9% |
| FY2009 Q4 | Jan 31 2009 | $2.12 | $0.07 | 30.3x | -38% |
| FY2009 Q3 | Oct 31 2008 | $2.74 | $0.08 | 34.3x | -30% |
| FY2009 Q2 | - | $4.71 | $0.97 | 4.9x | -90% |
| FY2009 Q1 | Apr 30 2008 | $4.23 | $1.53 | 2.8x | -94% |
| FY2008 Q4 | - | $6.40 | $1.52 | 4.2x | -91% |
| FY2008 Q3 | Oct 31 2007 | $11.52 | $1.54 | 7.5x | -85% |
| FY2008 Q2 | - | $6.55 | $0.80 | 8.2x | -83% |
| FY2008 Q1 | Apr 30 2007 | $6.53 | $0.58 | 11.3x | -77% |
| FY2007 Q4 | Jan 31 2007 | $8.99 | $0.54 | 16.6x | -66% |
| FY2007 Q3 | - | $5.82 | $0.15 | 38.8x | -20% |
| FY2003 Q4 | Jan 31 2003 | $8.90 | $0.01 | 890.0x | +1728% |
| FY2003 Q3 | - | $9.65 | $0.06 | 160.8x | +230% |
| FY2003 Q2 | Jul 31 2002 | $11.55 | $0.11 | 105.0x | +116% |
| FY2003 Q1 | - | $9.55 | $0.12 | 79.6x | +63% |
| FY2002 Q4 | - | $8.41 | $0.01 | 841.0x | +1627% |
| FY2001 Q4 | Jan 31 2001 | $8.26 | $0.24 | 34.4x | -29% |
| FY2001 Q3 | - | $8.68 | $0.73 | 11.9x | -76% |
| FY2001 Q2 | Jul 31 2000 | $9.58 | $0.89 | 10.8x | -78% |
| FY2001 Q1 | Apr 30 2000 | $7.79 | $1.07 | 7.3x | -85% |
| FY2000 Q4 | Jan 31 2000 | $9.44 | $0.75 | 12.6x | -74% |
| FY2000 Q3 | Oct 31 1999 | $11.18 | $1.04 | 10.8x | -78% |
| FY2000 Q2 | Jul 31 1999 | $11.36 | $1.09 | 10.4x | -79% |
| FY2000 Q1 | Apr 30 1999 | $12.81 | $1.10 | 11.6x | -76% |
| FY1999 Q4 | Jan 31 1999 | $12.12 | $1.31 | 9.3x | -81% |
| FY1999 Q3 | Oct 31 1998 | $13.49 | $1.25 | 10.8x | -78% |
| FY1999 Q2 | Jul 31 1998 | $12.65 | $1.20 | 10.6x | -78% |
| FY1999 Q1 | - | $15.60 | $1.05 | 14.9x | -69% |
| FY1998 Q4 | Jan 31 1998 | $16.42 | $1.03 | 15.9x | -67% |
| FY1998 Q3 | Oct 31 1997 | $14.90 | $1.05 | 14.2x | -71% |
| FY1998 Q2 | - | $12.21 | $0.94 | 13.0x | -73% |
| FY1998 Q1 | Apr 30 1997 | $6.21 | $0.88 | 7.0x | -86% |
| FY1997 Q4 | Jan 31 1997 | $6.11 | $0.72 | 8.5x | -83% |
| FY1997 Q3 | - | $6.05 | $0.72 | 8.4x | -83% |
| FY1997 Q2 | Jul 31 1996 | $3.48 | $0.54 | 6.4x | -87% |
| FY1997 Q1 | - | $3.48 | $0.40 | 8.7x | -82% |
| FY1996 Q4 | Jan 31 1996 | $3.48 | $0.40 | 8.7x | -82% |
| FY1996 Q3 | - | $3.90 | $0.33 | 11.8x | -76% |
| FY1996 Q2 | Jul 31 1995 | $2.99 | $0.34 | 8.8x | -82% |
| FY1996 Q1 | Apr 30 1995 | $2.82 | $0.34 | 8.3x | -83% |
| FY1995 Q4 | - | $2.95 | $0.36 | 8.2x | -83% |
| FY1995 Q3 | Oct 31 1994 | $3.16 | $0.41 | 7.7x | -84% |
| FY1995 Q2 | Jul 31 1994 | $2.64 | $0.35 | 7.5x | -85% |
| FY1995 Q1 | Apr 30 1994 | $2.33 | $0.35 | 6.6x | -86% |
| FY1994 Q4 | Jan 31 1994 | $2.37 | $0.31 | 7.6x | -84% |
| FY1994 Q3 | Oct 31 1993 | $2.37 | $0.24 | 9.9x | -80% |
| FY1994 Q2 | Jul 31 1993 | $2.26 | $0.24 | 9.4x | -81% |
| FY1994 Q1 | Apr 30 1993 | $1.94 | $0.24 | 8.1x | -83% |
| FY1993 Q4 | Jan 31 1993 | $1.80 | $0.23 | 7.8x | -84% |
| FY1993 Q3 | Oct 31 1992 | $1.63 | $0.15 | 11.1x | -77% |
| FY1993 Q2 | Jul 31 1992 | $1.67 | $0.18 | 9.4x | -81% |
| FY1993 Q1 | - | $1.86 | $0.20 | 9.4x | -81% |
| FY1992 Q4 | Jan 31 1992 | $2.12 | $0.27 | 7.8x | -84% |
| FY1992 Q3 | - | $1.73 | $0.28 | 6.1x | -87% |
| FY1992 Q2 | Jul 31 1991 | $1.51 | $0.26 | 5.7x | -88% |
| FY1992 Q1 | - | $1.57 | $0.26 | 6.0x | -88% |
| FY1991 Q4 | - | $1.32 | $0.19 | 7.0x | -86% |
| FY1991 Q3 | Oct 31 1990 | $1.41 | $0.06 | 23.2x | -52% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 48.7x
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VIRC — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying VIRC stock.
What is VIRC's P/E ratio?
Virco Mfg. Corporation (VIRC) trailing twelve-month P/E ratio is -38.8x, based on TTM diluted EPS of $-0.16. The 5-year average P/E is 60.6x and the historical range spans 2.8x to 590.0x.
Is VIRC stock overvalued or undervalued?
VIRC trades at -38.8x P/E, below its 5-year average of 60.6x. At the 0th percentile of its historical range (2.8x–590.0x), the stock is priced at a discount to its own history.
Is VIRC stock expensive?
No, VIRC is not expensive on a historical basis. The current P/E of -38.8x is below the 5-year average of 60.6x and sits at the 0th percentile of its valuation range.
What is VIRC's historical P/E range?
Over the past 5 years, VIRC's P/E ratio has ranged from 2.8x to 590.0x, with a median of 8.9x and an average of 60.6x. The current P/E of -38.8x places the stock at the 0th percentile of this range. Full historical data spans 1991–2026.
How does VIRC's P/E compare to the S&P 500?
VIRC trades at -38.8x P/E versus the S&P 500 median of 21.8x. The 278% discount to the market suggests lower growth expectations or perceived higher risk.
How does VIRC's valuation compare to Industrials peers?
Virco Mfg. Corporation P/E of -38.8x compares to the Industrials sector median of 22.3x. 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 VIRC's PEG ratio?
VIRC PEG ratio is N/A, based on a P/E of -38.8x and EPS growth of -87.9%. PEG normalises P/E by growth and helps compare stocks with different earnings trajectories.
What is VIRC's earnings yield?
VIRC earnings yield is N/A, the inverse of its -38.8x 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.