American Vanguard P/E Ratio

American Vanguard (AVD) currently reports a P/E ratio of -1.52. That is below the Materials sector average of 27.32. Use the charts on this page to explore American Vanguard's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

American Vanguard's P/E ratio of -1.52 is lower than the Materials sector average of 27.32. That is roughly 105.6% below the sector mean. A reading lower peers can reflect different growth expectations, capital structure, or profitability — so it is worth checking the peer comparison chart before drawing conclusions.

The P/E ratio is a valuation multiple that relates American Vanguard's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At -1.52, AVD can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Materials peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of -1.52, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 27.32. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for American Vanguard, and consider following AVD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

American Vanguard is classified in the Materials sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows -1.52 versus a sector average near 27.32. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Materials are usually more informative than comparing AVD with unrelated industries.