Latest P/E ratio for Consolidated Edison: 17.41 — see history and peer comparisons.
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The P/E ratio compares a company's stock price to its earnings per share. A lower P/E ratio may indicate that the stock is undervalued.
Consolidated Edison (ED) currently reports a P/E ratio of 17.41. That is below the Utilities sector average of 19.27. Use the charts on this page to explore Consolidated Edison's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.
Consolidated Edison's P/E ratio of 17.41 is lower than the Utilities sector average of 19.27. That is roughly 9.7% 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 Consolidated Edison's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 17.41, ED can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Utilities peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.
Start with the current P/E ratio of 17.41, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Utilities average is 19.27. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Consolidated Edison, and consider following ED for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Consolidated Edison is classified in the Utilities sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 17.41 versus a sector average near 19.27. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Utilities are usually more informative than comparing ED with unrelated industries.