Latest P/E ratio for Lilly(Eli): 40.73 — 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.
Lilly(Eli) (LLY) currently reports a P/E ratio of 40.73. That is above the Healthcare sector average of 27.42. Use the charts on this page to explore Lilly(Eli)'s P/E ratio history and peer comparisons.
Lilly(Eli)'s P/E ratio of 40.73 is higher than the Healthcare sector average of 27.42. That is roughly 48.5% above the sector mean. A reading higher 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 Lilly(Eli)'s market price to a fundamental measure such as earnings, sales, or book value. At 40.73, LLY can look expensive or cheap only in context — versus its own history, growth rate, and Healthcare peers. Higher multiples often price in stronger expected growth; lower ones can signal value or concern.
Start with the current P/E ratio of 40.73, then check the historical chart for trend and the peer comparison chart for relative positioning. The Healthcare average is 27.42. From there, open related valuation or income-statement pages for Lilly(Eli), and consider following LLY for alerts when major investors trade the stock.
Lilly(Eli) is classified in the Healthcare sector. On P/E ratio, it currently shows 40.73 versus a sector average near 27.42. Sector peers often share similar capital intensity and growth regimes, so relative rankings inside Healthcare are usually more informative than comparing LLY with unrelated industries.