Nordstrom P/E Ratio

Nordstrom (JWN) currently reports a P/E ratio of 13.78. That is below the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 21.43. Use the charts on this page to explore Nordstrom's P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.

Nordstrom's P/E ratio of 13.78 is lower than the Consumer Discretionary sector average of 21.43. That is roughly 35.7% 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 Nordstrom's market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 13.78, JWN can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Consumer Discretionary peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.

Start with the current P/E ratio of 13.78, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Consumer Discretionary average is 21.43. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Nordstrom, and consider following JWN for alerts when major investors trade the stock.

Nordstrom is classified in the Consumer Discretionary sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 13.78 versus a sector average near 21.43. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Consumer Discretionary are usually more informative than comparing JWN with unrelated industries.