S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector: current P/E Ratio

22.94
Last update: 17 January 2025

The estimated P/E Ratio for S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector is 22.94, calculated on 17 January 2025.

Considering the last 5 years, an average P/E interval is [20.08 , 23.34]. For this reason, the current P/E can be considered Fair

P/E Ratio is calculated on the XLP Etf, whose benchmark is the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector.

Historical P/E Ratio

When evaluating the P/E Ratio, it's important to not only look at its absolute value but also compare it to the average of previous periods. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the index/market valuation.

The following chart shows how the S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector P/E Ratio has changed over time. Furthermore, for some trailing timeframes, you can view the average P/E and standard deviation.

17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94
17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94 · 1Y Average: 23.63 · 1 Std Dev range: [23.19 , 24.06] · 2 Std Dev range: [22.76 , 24.50]
17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94 · 5Y Average: 21.71 · 1 Std Dev range: [20.08 , 23.34] · 2 Std Dev range: [18.45 , 24.97]
17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94 · 10Y Average: 20.24 · 1 Std Dev range: [18.88 , 21.61] · 2 Std Dev range: [17.51 , 22.98]
17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94 · 20Y Average: 17.92 · 1 Std Dev range: [15.88 , 19.95] · 2 Std Dev range: [13.85 , 21.98]
Methodology
The Average P/E (μ) and the Standard Deviation (σ) are calculated excluding 20% outliers (i.e. over a range of values excluding 10% of observations from the top and 10% from the bottom of the dataset).
A P/E between (μ - σ) and (μ + σ) is considered "Fair", over a specific timeframe.
A P/E greater than (μ + σ) is defined "Overvalued", greater than (μ + 2σ) is defined "Expensive".
A P/E less than (μ - σ) is defined "Undervalued", less than (μ - 2σ) is defined "Cheap".
17 January 2025 · P/E Ratio: 22.94 · Last Periods metrics
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Range
Analysis
Period Average P/E
(μ)		 Std Dev
(σ)		 Std Dev Range
[ μ-2σ · μ-σ , μ+σ · μ+2σ ]		 vs Current P/E
( 22.94 )		 Deviation
vs μ		 Valuation
Last 1Y 23.63 0.43 [22.76 · 23.19 , 24.06 · 24.50]
-1.59 σ
Undervalued
Last 2Y 23.99 0.83 [22.32 · 23.16 , 24.83 · 25.66]
-1.26 σ
Undervalued
Last 3Y 22.94 1.28 [20.39 · 21.67 , 24.22 · 25.50]
-0.00 σ
Fair
Last 4Y 22.13 1.55 [19.03 · 20.58 , 23.69 · 25.24]
+0.52 σ
Fair
Last 5Y 21.71 1.63 [18.45 · 20.08 , 23.34 · 24.97]
+0.75 σ
Fair
Last 6Y 21.15 1.63 [17.90 · 19.52 , 22.77 · 24.40]
+1.10 σ
Overvalued
Last 7Y 20.63 1.77 [17.08 · 18.86 , 22.40 · 24.18]
+1.30 σ
Overvalued
Last 8Y 20.43 1.56 [17.30 · 18.86 , 21.99 · 23.55]
+1.61 σ
Overvalued
Last 9Y 20.34 1.42 [17.51 · 18.93 , 21.76 · 23.18]
+1.83 σ
Overvalued
Last 10Y 20.24 1.37 [17.51 · 18.88 , 21.61 · 22.98]
+1.97 σ
Overvalued
Last 11Y 19.93 1.41 [17.11 · 18.52 , 21.34 · 22.75]
+2.13 σ
Expensive
Last 12Y 19.63 1.54 [16.55 · 18.09 , 21.17 · 22.71]
+2.15 σ
Expensive
Last 13Y 19.30 1.65 [16.00 · 17.65 , 20.95 · 22.60]
+2.21 σ
Expensive
Last 14Y 18.95 1.88 [15.20 · 17.08 , 20.83 · 22.71]
+2.12 σ
Expensive
Last 15Y 18.63 2.16 [14.31 · 16.47 , 20.79 · 22.95]
+1.99 σ
Overvalued
Last 16Y 18.23 2.36 [13.51 · 15.87 , 20.59 · 22.95]
+1.99 σ
Overvalued
Last 17Y 18.03 2.36 [13.30 · 15.66 , 20.39 · 22.75]
+2.08 σ
Expensive
Last 18Y 17.94 2.23 [13.48 · 15.71 , 20.17 · 22.40]
+2.24 σ
Expensive
Last 19Y 17.90 2.13 [13.64 · 15.77 , 20.02 · 22.15]
+2.37 σ
Expensive
Last 20Y 17.92 2.03 [13.85 · 15.88 , 19.95 · 21.98]
+2.47 σ
Expensive

S&P 500 Consumer Staples Sector Trend

Trend is evaluated considering the price of the XLP Etf and its 200/50-day moving averages (SMA).

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Trend Indicator Valuation Margin
Long Term Price vs SMA200 -2.46% 17 Jan
Short Term Price vs SMA50 -3.67% 17 Jan
The 200-day moving average is a long-term indicator that takes into account the average price of a stock over the past 200 trading days. It is considered a significant level of support or resistance, meaning that when the stock price is above the 200-day moving average (i.e. margin vs moving average is positive), it is generally viewed as bullish, while when it is below, it is viewed as bearish.

The 50-day moving average, on the other hand, is a shorter-term indicator that measures the average price of a stock over the past 50 trading days. It is also viewed as a significant level of support or resistance and can be used to identify shorter-term trends.