Valuation check: GOLD's P/E ratio is 14.03, below the Materials sector average of 30.85.
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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.
Barrick Gold (GOLD) currently reports a P/E ratio of 14.03. That is below the Materials sector average of 30.85. Use the charts on this page to explore Barrick Gold's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.
Barrick Gold's P/E ratio of 14.03 is lower than the Materials sector average of 30.85. That is roughly 54.5% 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 Barrick Gold's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 14.03, GOLD 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 14.03, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Materials average is 30.85. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Barrick Gold, and consider following GOLD for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Barrick Gold is classified in the Materials sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 14.03 versus a sector average near 30.85. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Materials are usually more informative than comparing GOLD with unrelated industries.