Gorman-Rupp P/E Ratio

Gorman-Rupp posts a P/E ratio of 32.3. That is above the Industrials sector average of 31.46. Comparing that reading with peers and prior periods is usually more useful than looking at the number in isolation.

For Industrials stocks, a P/E ratio near 31.46 is typical. Gorman-Rupp's 32.3 is higher that level. That is roughly 2.7% above the sector mean. Whether that is a warning or an opportunity depends on growth outlook and other fundamentals shown elsewhere on Stockcircle.

Gorman-Rupp's P/E ratio of 32.3 comes from dividing a price-based measure by a related financial statistic. Changes can come from the stock price moving, the underlying fundamental shifting, or both. Track both the level and the trend — a rising multiple on falling fundamentals is a different story than a rising multiple on rising earnings.

Context for GRC's P/E ratio usually means three checks: (1) trend versus prior periods, (2) level versus peers (average 31.46), and (3) consistency with growth and profitability. This page covers the first two; Gorman-Rupp's other metric pages and overview cover the third.

Judging Gorman-Rupp against Industrials peers is usually better than using a market-wide rule of thumb. Business models inside Industrials are more comparable, which makes gaps in P/E ratio easier to interpret. Start with 32.3 here, then scan peer and history charts to see if the gap is persistent.