Lowest P/E Ratio
Value investor favorites: profitable companies trading at P/E ratios under 15. Cheap relative to their earnings. $1B+ only.
200 stocks
Updated Aug 8, 2026
$9.79T
Total Market Cap
7.9
Avg P/E Ratio
3.15%
Avg Dividend Yield
+0.54%
Avg Daily Change
The price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is the most widely used valuation metric in fundamental analysis, measuring how much investors pay for each dollar of a company's earnings. Stocks with the lowest P/E ratios are paying the least per dollar of profit, making them attractive to value investors seeking cheap entry points into profitable businesses.
A low P/E ratio can signal genuine undervaluation — the market may be overly pessimistic about a company's prospects or simply not paying attention. Cyclical industries like energy, financials, and materials frequently produce low P/E stocks because earnings are temporarily elevated at cycle peaks. The key challenge is distinguishing between truly cheap stocks and value traps where low P/E reflects justified skepticism about future earnings.
This list screens for profitable companies with P/E ratios below 15 and market caps above $1 billion. The historical average S&P 500 P/E is approximately 16-17x, so stocks on this list trade at meaningful discounts to the market. Data includes earnings per share and daily price changes updated from live market feeds.
| # | Symbol | Name | Price | P/E | EPS | Change % | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FLNG | Flex Lng Ltd | $30.94 | 0.5 | $143.17 | -0.26% | 1.64B |
| 2 | VISN | Vistance Networks Inc | $10.94 | 0.9 | $-8.03 | +8.32% | 2.23B |
| 3 | TRS | Trimas Corp | $39.93 | 1.8 | $21.99 | +4.91% | 1.46B |
| 4 | UNIT | Uniti Group Inc | $9.64 | 2.1 | $2.91 | +0.31% | 2.31B |
| 5 | LYFT | Lyft Inc-A | $17.46 | 2.3 | $7.00 | +7.12% | 6.58B |
| 6 | DAN | Dana Inc | $28.44 | 2.7 | $10.29 | +4.10% | 3.08B |
| 7 | INVA | Innoviva Inc | $20.57 | 2.9 | $5.94 | -2.56% | 1.47B |
| 8 | BYD | Boyd Gaming Corp | $83.42 | 3.4 | $22.72 | -0.83% | 6.09B |
| 9 | LNC | Lincoln National Corp | $46.03 | 3.8 | $12.03 | -1.37% | 8.85B |
| 10 | STNE | Stoneco Ltd-A | $10.60 | 3.8 | $13.41 | -4.33% | 2.60B |
| 11 | GSL | Global Ship Lease Inc-Cl A | $44.34 | 3.9 | $10.68 | -0.29% | 1.52B |
| 12 | CHTR | Charter Communications Inc-A | $152.57 | 4.2 | $38.53 | -3.09% | 20.54B |
| 13 | MYE | Myers Industries Inc | $35.02 | 4.3 | $8.90 | -0.93% | 1.32B |
| 14 | RCI | Rogers Communications Inc-B | $34.47 | 4.3 | $11.37 | -0.20% | 26.25B |
| 15 | RUN | Sunrun Inc | $10.20 | 4.3 | $2.13 | +8.74% | 2.43B |
| 16 | SLDE | Slide Insurance Holdings Inc | $21.33 | 4.5 | $4.11 | +2.84% | 2.49B |
| 17 | TNK | Teekay Tankers Ltd-Class A | $80.48 | 4.6 | $16.97 | +1.40% | 2.70B |
| 18 | BCE | Bce Inc | $22.75 | 4.6 | $6.91 | -0.09% | 29.72B |
| 19 | STNG | Scorpio Tankers Inc | $76.08 | 4.6 | $15.83 | -0.39% | 3.77B |
| 20 | GEF | Greif Inc-Cl A | $88.68 | 4.7 | $20.78 | -0.56% | 4.58B |
| 21 | DAC | Danaos Corp | $141.63 | 4.8 | $29.55 | -0.31% | 2.61B |
| 22 | NBR | Nabors Industries Ltd | $81.78 | 5.0 | $15.94 | -1.60% | 1.23B |
| 23 | RNR | Renaissancere Holdings Ltd | $321.87 | 5.1 | $60.00 | -0.50% | 13.40B |
| 24 | WTM | White Mountains Insurance Gp | $2,149.44 | 5.1 | $411.93 | +0.39% | 5.30B |
| 25 | HRTG | Heritage Insurance Holdings | $35.21 | 5.3 | $6.51 | +16.47% | 1.07B |
| 26 | CMRE | Costamare Inc | $14.91 | 5.3 | $2.81 | +0.00% | 1.80B |
| 27 | VAL | Valaris Ltd | $78.78 | 5.3 | $14.28 | +2.03% | 5.35B |
| 28 | HLF | Herbalife Ltd | $11.84 | 5.3 | $2.28 | +2.87% | 1.28B |
| 29 | TEN | Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd | $39.06 | 5.4 | $7.10 | +2.76% | 1.13B |
| 30 | PBF | Pbf Energy Inc-Class A | $61.71 | 5.4 | $11.26 | +0.77% | 7.26B |
| 31 | SPNT | Siriuspoint Ltd | $23.64 | 5.4 | $4.05 | -0.04% | 2.75B |
| 32 | BCS | Barclays PLC | $27.91 | 5.5 | $0.76 | -0.96% | 59.92B |
| 33 | CNX | Cnx Resources Corp | $35.14 | 5.5 | $6.15 | +0.03% | 5.20B |
| 34 | ALL | Allstate Corp | $267.00 | 5.6 | $45.75 | -2.95% | 67.66B |
| 35 | HG | Hamilton Insurance Grou-Cl B | $35.91 | 5.6 | $6.11 | +1.01% | 3.53B |
| 36 | UVE | Universal Insurance Holdings | $44.15 | 5.6 | $7.59 | -2.06% | 1.24B |
| 37 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works Inc | $20.36 | 5.7 | $3.57 | +1.09% | 4.11B |
| 38 | WU | Western Union Co | $7.08 | 5.7 | $1.24 | -1.12% | 2.23B |
| 39 | GPOR | Gulfport Energy Corp | $162.76 | 5.8 | $26.62 | +2.72% | 2.88B |
| 40 | LEG | Leggett & Platt Inc | $9.82 | 5.9 | $1.60 | +2.29% | 1.32B |
| 41 | BBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | $28.32 | 6.0 | $3.21 | +0.64% | 109.98B |
| 42 | TDC | Teradata Corp | $25.58 | 6.0 | $4.36 | -2.48% | 2.53B |
| 43 | VSNT | Versant Media Group Inc | $38.67 | 6.1 | $5.85 | +1.18% | 5.15B |
| 44 | PAGS | Pagseguro Digital Ltd-Cl A | $9.14 | 6.1 | $7.35 | -2.35% | 2.54B |
| 45 | LPG | Dorian Lpg Ltd | $45.47 | 6.1 | $7.55 | +2.46% | 1.96B |
| 46 | CGAU | Centerra Gold Inc | $21.24 | 6.1 | $3.14 | +7.22% | 5.44B |
| 47 | SAN | Banco Santander | $14.69 | 6.3 | $1.66 | +0.27% | 154.46B |
| 48 | IFS | Intercorp Financial Services | $58.94 | 6.5 | $31.90 | -0.05% | 6.80B |
| 49 | AL | Air Lease Corp | $65.00 | 6.7 | $9.70 | +0.03% | 7.28B |
| 50 | EIX | Edison International | $68.62 | 6.7 | $10.20 | +2.07% | 26.42B |
| 51 | UHS | Universal Health Services-B | $173.54 | 6.8 | $24.56 | +2.25% | 10.38B |
| 52 | AUPH | Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc | $16.35 | 6.8 | $2.17 | +1.36% | 2.03B |
| 53 | PICS | Pics Nv | $12.80 | 6.8 | $9.03 | -3.03% | 1.56B |
| 54 | AXS | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd | $103.49 | 6.8 | $14.48 | -0.92% | 7.55B |
| 55 | FG | F&G Annuities & Life Inc | $27.67 | 6.9 | $3.90 | -5.17% | 3.67B |
| 56 | IDCBY | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China | $18.31 | 6.9 | $1.03 | +0.39% | 2.54T |
| 57 | EG | Everest Group Ltd | $374.96 | 6.9 | $49.71 | +1.24% | 14.11B |
| 58 | SLM | Slm Corp | $27.37 | 7.0 | $3.65 | -0.15% | 5.13B |
| 59 | TRN | Trinity Industries Inc | $31.34 | 7.0 | $4.14 | +0.32% | 2.38B |
| 60 | SEB | Seaboard Corp | $4,240.64 | 7.0 | $607.39 | -0.90% | 4.10B |
| 61 | AER | Aercap Holdings Nv | $151.72 | 7.1 | $20.31 | -2.27% | 23.93B |
| 62 | MCY | Mercury General Corp | $109.50 | 7.1 | $15.16 | +1.92% | 5.93B |
| 63 | BACHY | Bank of China Limited | $16.79 | 7.1 | $0.78 | +0.63% | 1.72T |
| 64 | ACGL | Arch Capital Group Ltd | $98.48 | 7.2 | $12.91 | -0.82% | 33.60B |
| 65 | ING | ING Groep N.V. | $35.58 | 7.2 | $3.20 | -0.36% | 68.56B |
| 66 | ECPG | Encore Capital Group Inc | $97.64 | 7.2 | $12.90 | +3.78% | 2.12B |
| 67 | SYF | Synchrony Financial | $78.59 | 7.3 | $9.99 | -0.10% | 25.60B |
| 68 | CSTM | Constellium Se | $29.44 | 7.4 | $3.88 | +2.90% | 4.01B |
| 69 | BFH | Bread Financial Holdings Inc | $108.32 | 7.4 | $12.91 | -1.48% | 4.20B |
| 70 | PARR | Par Pacific Holdings Inc | $82.87 | 7.4 | $8.96 | -3.67% | 3.36B |
| 71 | ARCO | Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc-A | $8.40 | 7.4 | $1.11 | +0.72% | 1.74B |
| 72 | T | AT&T Inc. | $23.79 | 7.5 | $3.04 | +0.34% | 161.13B |
| 73 | CRI | Carter'S Inc | $38.57 | 7.6 | $5.49 | +2.06% | 1.47B |
| 74 | DINO | Hf Sinclair Corp | $81.41 | 7.6 | $10.57 | -1.82% | 14.47B |
| 75 | ABG | Asbury Automotive Group | $214.32 | 7.6 | $26.71 | -0.77% | 3.87B |
| 76 | EXE | Expand Energy Corp | $92.84 | 7.7 | $11.58 | +0.96% | 21.49B |
| 77 | GAP | Gap Inc/The | $20.47 | 7.7 | $2.53 | -0.24% | 7.44B |
| 78 | CRK | Comstock Resources Inc | $13.41 | 7.8 | $1.73 | +1.51% | 3.94B |
| 79 | AES | Aes Corp | $14.73 | 7.8 | $1.90 | +0.20% | 10.50B |
| 80 | ASO | Academy Sports & Outdoors In | $48.13 | 7.8 | $5.68 | +1.65% | 2.98B |
| 81 | FIHL | Fidelis Insurance Holdings L | $25.07 | 7.8 | $2.21 | -0.95% | 1.76B |
| 82 | HRB | H&R Block Inc | $46.19 | 7.8 | $5.67 | +0.52% | 5.78B |
| 83 | SNY | Sanofi | $42.92 | 7.8 | $10.18 | +0.33% | 97.65B |
| 84 | BRBR | Bellring Brands Inc | $12.57 | 7.8 | $1.42 | -0.32% | 1.34B |
| 85 | SBH | Sally Beauty Holdings Inc | $14.97 | 7.9 | $1.92 | -2.48% | 1.52B |
| 86 | KSS | Kohls Corp | $18.46 | 7.9 | $2.38 | -6.10% | 2.15B |
| 87 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Holdings | $9.39 | 7.9 | $1.18 | +0.86% | 2.07B |
| 88 | JCAP | Jefferson Capital Inc | $20.92 | 8.0 | $2.84 | +0.05% | 1.29B |
| 89 | CMCSA | Comcast Corp-Class A | $25.36 | 8.0 | $3.09 | +0.75% | 89.76B |
| 90 | RJET | Republic Airways Holdings In | $21.50 | 8.1 | $31.59 | -0.56% | 1.00B |
| 91 | TMP | Tompkins Financial Corp | $99.84 | 8.1 | $12.22 | +0.47% | 1.42B |
| 92 | HCI | Hci Group Inc | $179.28 | 8.1 | $23.45 | +2.44% | 2.46B |
| 93 | CINF | Cincinnati Financial Corp | $176.86 | 8.2 | $21.21 | -1.22% | 27.23B |
| 94 | HAFN | Hafnia Ltd | $7.51 | 8.2 | $0.90 | -0.53% | 35.63B |
| 95 | FIS | Fidelity National Info Serv | $42.77 | 8.2 | $5.16 | -0.09% | 21.92B |
| 96 | ACGBY | Agricultural Bank of China | $18.87 | 8.2 | $0.83 | +0.37% | 2.40T |
| 97 | CPA | Copa Holdings Sa-Class A | $142.13 | 8.3 | $17.16 | +0.06% | 5.87B |
| 98 | AGO | Assured Guaranty Ltd | $75.43 | 8.3 | $8.76 | -8.65% | 3.45B |
| 99 | INTR | Inter & Co Inc - Cl A | $5.27 | 8.4 | $3.22 | -7.87% | 2.32B |
| 100 | NMIH | Nmi Holdings Inc | $44.63 | 8.4 | $5.09 | +1.32% | 3.31B |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good P/E ratio for a stock?
There is no universal "good" P/E ratio — it depends on the industry, growth rate, and market conditions. The S&P 500 historically averages 16-17x earnings. Growth stocks in technology often trade at 30-50x or higher, while mature value stocks in financials or energy trade at 8-15x. A P/E below the industry average can indicate undervaluation, but context matters. Compare a stock's P/E to its own historical range, industry peers, and expected earnings growth for meaningful assessment.
Why do some stocks have very low P/E ratios?
Very low P/E ratios (under 10) often occur because the market expects earnings to decline. This is common in cyclical industries like oil and gas, where peak earnings produce artificially low P/E ratios. Other reasons include regulatory risks, competitive threats, management concerns, heavy debt loads, or one-time earnings boosts that are not sustainable. The P/E ratio uses trailing twelve-month earnings, so a one-time gain can temporarily compress the ratio.
What is the difference between trailing P/E and forward P/E?
Trailing P/E uses the past 12 months of actual reported earnings, making it concrete and verifiable. Forward P/E uses analyst estimates for the next 12 months of projected earnings, making it forward-looking but uncertain. Forward P/E is generally more useful because stock prices reflect future expectations. A stock with a high trailing P/E but low forward P/E may be experiencing rapid earnings growth. Both metrics should be considered together.
What sectors typically have low P/E ratios?
Financials, energy, and utilities are the sectors with consistently lower P/E ratios. Banks typically trade at 8-12x earnings due to credit risk and regulatory constraints. Energy companies trade at low P/E ratios because earnings are cyclical and tied to commodity prices. Utilities trade at moderate P/E levels with low growth expectations. In contrast, technology and healthcare tend to command higher P/E ratios due to faster growth prospects and higher margins.
What is a value trap?
A value trap is a stock that appears cheap based on metrics like P/E ratio but continues declining because its fundamentals are deteriorating. Classic examples include companies in declining industries (brick-and-mortar retail, traditional media), firms with unsustainable debt levels, and businesses losing market share to competitors. To avoid value traps, look beyond P/E at revenue trends, free cash flow, debt maturity schedules, and competitive positioning. If earnings are expected to fall, today's low P/E may not stay low.
Is a negative P/E ratio bad?
A negative P/E ratio means the company is currently losing money, so the metric is not displayed (or shown as N/A). This is not inherently bad — many high-growth companies like Amazon and Tesla had negative earnings for years before becoming highly profitable. However, sustained losses without a clear path to profitability are concerning. Loss-making companies cannot be evaluated using P/E; instead, use price-to-sales, enterprise value-to-revenue, or cash burn rate analysis.
How does P/E ratio relate to earnings yield?
Earnings yield is the inverse of the P/E ratio, expressed as a percentage. A stock with a P/E of 10 has an earnings yield of 10% (1/10). This makes it easier to compare stock valuations directly with bond yields and interest rates. When earnings yields on stocks exceed Treasury yields significantly, stocks are considered relatively attractive. Low P/E stocks inherently have high earnings yields, which can be compared to the risk-free rate to assess the equity risk premium.
Should I only invest in low P/E stocks?
No. A portfolio of only low P/E stocks would be heavily concentrated in value sectors like energy and financials while missing high-growth opportunities in technology and healthcare. Academic research shows that value stocks (low P/E) outperform over very long periods, but growth stocks can dominate for extended stretches. A balanced approach combines value and growth exposure. Low P/E screening is a useful starting point for research, not a complete investment strategy.
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