S&P 500 Information Technology Sector: current P/E Ratio

35.74
Last update: 25 March 2025

The estimated P/E Ratio for S&P 500 Information Technology Sector is 35.74, calculated on 25 March 2025.

Considering the last 5 years, an average P/E interval is [25.62 , 32.60]. For this reason, the current P/E can be considered Overvalued

P/E Ratio is calculated on the XLK Etf, whose benchmark is the S&P 500 Information Technology 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 Information Technology Sector P/E Ratio has changed over time. Furthermore, for some trailing timeframes, you can view the average P/E and standard deviation.

25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74
25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74 · 1Y Average: 35.83 · 1 Std Dev range: [34.39 , 37.26] · 2 Std Dev range: [32.96 , 38.70]
25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74 · 5Y Average: 29.11 · 1 Std Dev range: [25.62 , 32.60] · 2 Std Dev range: [22.13 , 36.09]
25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74 · 10Y Average: 22.78 · 1 Std Dev range: [17.35 , 28.20] · 2 Std Dev range: [11.92 , 33.63]
25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74 · 20Y Average: 18.37 · 1 Std Dev range: [13.99 , 22.76] · 2 Std Dev range: [9.60 , 27.15]
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".

Trailing P/E Ratio Stats

The following table provides a comprehensive analysis of the Price-to-Earnings (P/E) ratio over different trailing time periods. It includes key statistical measures such as the average P/E ratio, variance, and an evaluation of the current price relative to historical trends.

The data allows to assess market valuation over various time horizons, helping to identify potential overvaluation or undervaluation trends. The time intervals range from short-term (1 year) to long-term (20 years when available), offering a broad perspective on market conditions.

25 March 2025 · P/E Ratio: 35.74 · 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
( 35.74 )		 Deviation
vs μ		 Valuation
Last 1Y 35.83 1.43 [32.96 · 34.39 , 37.26 · 38.70]
-0.06 σ
Fair
Last 2Y 33.58 2.38 [28.82 · 31.20 , 35.97 · 38.35]
+0.90 σ
Fair
Last 3Y 30.70 3.75 [23.20 · 26.95 , 34.45 · 38.20]
+1.34 σ
Overvalued
Last 4Y 29.90 3.46 [22.98 · 26.44 , 33.36 · 36.82]
+1.69 σ
Overvalued
Last 5Y 29.11 3.49 [22.13 · 25.62 , 32.60 · 36.09]
+1.90 σ
Overvalued
Last 6Y 27.46 4.02 [19.42 · 23.44 , 31.49 · 35.51]
+2.06 σ
Expensive
Last 7Y 25.87 4.87 [16.14 · 21.01 , 30.74 · 35.60]
+2.03 σ
Expensive
Last 8Y 24.60 5.02 [14.57 · 19.58 , 29.62 · 34.64]
+2.22 σ
Expensive
Last 9Y 23.53 5.24 [13.04 · 18.28 , 28.77 · 34.01]
+2.33 σ
Expensive
Last 10Y 22.78 5.43 [11.92 · 17.35 , 28.20 · 33.63]
+2.39 σ
Expensive
Last 11Y 21.83 5.38 [11.07 · 16.45 , 27.21 · 32.59]
+2.58 σ
Expensive
Last 12Y 21.07 5.41 [10.25 · 15.66 , 26.48 · 31.90]
+2.71 σ
Expensive
Last 13Y 20.23 5.40 [9.43 · 14.83 , 25.63 · 31.03]
+2.87 σ
Expensive
Last 14Y 19.49 5.52 [8.45 · 13.97 , 25.00 · 30.52]
+2.95 σ
Expensive
Last 15Y 19.08 5.53 [8.02 · 13.55 , 24.61 · 30.13]
+3.01 σ
Expensive
Last 16Y 18.68 5.22 [8.24 · 13.46 , 23.90 · 29.12]
+3.27 σ
Expensive
Last 17Y 18.31 5.10 [8.12 · 13.22 , 23.41 · 28.50]
+3.42 σ
Expensive
Last 18Y 18.22 4.77 [8.68 · 13.45 , 22.99 · 27.76]
+3.67 σ
Expensive
Last 19Y 18.23 4.54 [9.15 · 13.69 , 22.76 · 27.30]
+3.86 σ
Expensive
Last 20Y 18.37 4.39 [9.60 · 13.99 , 22.76 · 27.15]
+3.96 σ
Expensive

S&P 500 Information Technology Sector Trend

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

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Trend Indicator Valuation Margin
Long Term Price vs SMA200 -3.77% 25 Mar
Short Term Price vs SMA50 -4.09% 25 Mar
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.