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 May 9, 2026
$9.44T
Total Market Cap
8.0
Avg P/E Ratio
3.68%
Avg Dividend Yield
-0.05%
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 | LYFT | Lyft Inc-A | $14.35 | 2.0 | $6.94 | +1.34% | 5.58B |
| 2 | UNIT | Uniti Group Inc | $11.77 | 2.1 | $3.81 | -0.51% | 2.70B |
| 3 | STLA | Stellantis Nv | $7.74 | 2.6 | $-7.75 | +3.48% | 27.49B |
| 4 | BYD | Boyd Gaming Corp | $85.64 | 3.5 | $22.81 | +0.47% | 6.34B |
| 5 | GEF | Greif Inc-Cl A | $68.07 | 3.5 | $21.19 | +0.10% | 3.54B |
| 6 | NVAX | Novavax Inc | $8.03 | 3.6 | $2.37 | -0.12% | 1.56B |
| 7 | GSL | Global Ship Lease Inc-Cl A | $39.75 | 3.7 | $11.57 | -2.02% | 1.53B |
| 8 | DXC | Dxc Technology Co | $9.43 | 3.8 | $2.32 | -21.48% | 1.60B |
| 9 | RCI | Rogers Communications Inc-B | $36.90 | 3.8 | $13.01 | +0.90% | 26.85B |
| 10 | CNX | Cnx Resources Corp | $35.72 | 4.3 | $7.35 | -0.56% | 5.08B |
| 11 | GFL | Gfl Environmental Inc-Sub Vt | $36.74 | 4.6 | $9.83 | -1.21% | 17.76B |
| 12 | WTM | White Mountains Insurance Gp | $2,128.40 | 4.7 | $437.98 | +1.72% | 5.16B |
| 13 | ARCO | Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc-A | $9.15 | 4.7 | $1.89 | +3.98% | 1.89B |
| 14 | BCE | Bce Inc | $24.14 | 4.8 | $6.94 | -1.75% | 30.75B |
| 15 | RNR | Renaissancere Holdings Ltd | $300.16 | 4.8 | $58.33 | -0.23% | 12.85B |
| 16 | SLDE | Slide Insurance Holdings Inc | $18.87 | 4.9 | $3.32 | +0.69% | 2.16B |
| 17 | DAC | Danaos Corp | $119.77 | 4.9 | $26.77 | -0.53% | 2.44B |
| 18 | CMCSA | Comcast Corp-Class A | $25.40 | 5.0 | $5.38 | -3.20% | 99.62B |
| 19 | NBR | Nabors Industries Ltd | $103.26 | 5.1 | $19.20 | -0.43% | 1.45B |
| 20 | SON | Sonoco Products Co | $51.56 | 5.1 | $10.20 | -0.29% | 5.14B |
| 21 | CHTR | Charter Communications Inc-A | $154.86 | 5.1 | $36.30 | -3.36% | 25.43B |
| 22 | CALM | Cal-Maine Foods Inc | $76.09 | 5.1 | $14.35 | +0.46% | 3.55B |
| 23 | ALL | Allstate Corp | $213.15 | 5.2 | $38.62 | -0.24% | 53.31B |
| 24 | IFS | Intercorp Financial Services | $44.66 | 5.3 | $30.43 | -0.49% | 5.18B |
| 25 | HG | Hamilton Insurance Grou-Cl B | $30.86 | 5.3 | $5.57 | +0.59% | 3.05B |
| 26 | BCS | Barclays PLC | $23.71 | 5.5 | $0.76 | +1.80% | 59.92B |
| 27 | EIX | Edison International | $68.95 | 5.7 | $12.18 | +0.55% | 26.58B |
| 28 | SLM | Slm Corp | $22.47 | 5.7 | $3.67 | -0.84% | 4.23B |
| 29 | CMRE | Costamare Inc | $17.40 | 5.8 | $3.03 | +0.75% | 2.10B |
| 30 | LNC | Lincoln National Corp | $35.80 | 5.8 | $5.80 | -0.39% | 6.81B |
| 31 | SPNT | Siriuspoint Ltd | $23.25 | 5.8 | $3.68 | -0.68% | 2.67B |
| 32 | LEG | Leggett & Platt Inc | $10.13 | 5.8 | $1.68 | -1.65% | 1.37B |
| 33 | KSS | Kohls Corp | $14.35 | 6.0 | $2.37 | -0.42% | 1.61B |
| 34 | BBVA | Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria | $22.32 | 6.0 | $3.21 | +2.06% | 109.98B |
| 35 | UVE | Universal Insurance Holdings | $39.70 | 6.0 | $6.32 | +0.18% | 1.10B |
| 36 | DFH | Dream Finders Homes Inc - A | $15.26 | 6.1 | $2.14 | +4.52% | 1.31B |
| 37 | BBWI | Bath & Body Works Inc | $19.73 | 6.1 | $3.15 | +2.23% | 3.94B |
| 38 | CGAU | Centerra Gold Inc | $18.39 | 6.1 | $2.85 | +3.37% | 4.84B |
| 39 | WU | Western Union Co | $9.07 | 6.1 | $1.37 | +0.22% | 2.69B |
| 40 | ENR | Energizer Holdings Inc | $18.86 | 6.1 | $2.97 | +1.62% | 1.31B |
| 41 | STNE | Stoneco Ltd-A | $10.77 | 6.2 | $8.39 | -2.45% | 2.92B |
| 42 | INVA | Innoviva Inc | $22.88 | 6.3 | $2.99 | +0.35% | 1.70B |
| 43 | SAN | Banco Santander | $12.28 | 6.3 | $1.66 | +0.82% | 154.46B |
| 44 | VAL | Valaris Ltd | $95.02 | 6.5 | $13.98 | +3.53% | 6.36B |
| 45 | HLF | Herbalife Ltd | $14.50 | 6.5 | $2.20 | +0.07% | 1.48B |
| 46 | ZIM | Zim Integrated Shipping Serv | $26.61 | 6.5 | $3.98 | +1.99% | 3.13B |
| 47 | PPC | Pilgrim'S Pride Corp | $29.10 | 6.5 | $4.54 | -4.28% | 7.07B |
| 48 | HCI | Hci Group Inc | $152.30 | 6.6 | $23.21 | -0.83% | 1.98B |
| 49 | BRBR | Bellring Brands Inc | $17.20 | 6.7 | $1.46 | -3.37% | 1.22B |
| 50 | AL | Air Lease Corp | $65.00 | 6.7 | $9.70 | +0.03% | 7.28B |
| 51 | JCAP | Jefferson Capital Inc | $20.04 | 6.7 | $3.16 | -1.76% | 1.26B |
| 52 | AVAH | Aveanna Healthcare Holdings | $6.98 | 6.7 | $1.01 | +0.58% | 1.51B |
| 53 | AER | Aercap Holdings Nv | $150.00 | 6.8 | $21.33 | +1.02% | 25.33B |
| 54 | ABG | Asbury Automotive Group | $200.39 | 6.8 | $28.21 | -0.03% | 3.72B |
| 55 | BFH | Bread Financial Holdings Inc | $87.34 | 6.8 | $10.86 | +0.99% | 3.52B |
| 56 | OPY | Oppenheimer Holdings-Cl A | $106.81 | 6.8 | $13.00 | -6.70% | 1.01B |
| 57 | AGO | Assured Guaranty Ltd | $75.05 | 6.8 | $10.30 | -8.95% | 3.43B |
| 58 | PAGS | Pagseguro Digital Ltd-Cl A | $10.09 | 6.8 | $7.11 | -0.30% | 2.94B |
| 59 | PXED | Phoenix Education Partners I | $29.96 | 6.9 | $4.44 | +6.92% | 1.10B |
| 60 | SYF | Synchrony Financial | $73.14 | 6.9 | $9.89 | -1.16% | 24.73B |
| 61 | IDCBY | Industrial & Commercial Bank of China | $17.74 | 6.9 | $1.03 | -0.39% | 2.54T |
| 62 | ANF | Abercrombie & Fitch Co-Cl A | $77.99 | 6.9 | $10.54 | -0.66% | 3.52B |
| 63 | ECPG | Encore Capital Group Inc | $83.30 | 6.9 | $10.96 | +0.64% | 1.78B |
| 64 | UHS | Universal Health Services-B | $169.96 | 7.0 | $23.15 | -0.35% | 10.39B |
| 65 | AUPH | Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc | $15.39 | 7.0 | $2.08 | +1.65% | 2.02B |
| 66 | OTF | Blue Owl Technology Finance | $10.92 | 7.1 | $1.54 | -1.00% | 5.09B |
| 67 | BACHY | Bank of China Limited | $16.27 | 7.1 | $0.78 | -1.31% | 1.72T |
| 68 | ING | ING Groep N.V. | $30.14 | 7.2 | $3.20 | +1.21% | 68.56B |
| 69 | CCEC | Capital Clean Energy Carrier | $20.61 | 7.2 | $2.89 | +1.70% | 1.23B |
| 70 | AXS | Axis Capital Holdings Ltd | $99.39 | 7.3 | $12.78 | +0.08% | 7.35B |
| 71 | GPK | Graphic Packaging Holding Co | $10.63 | 7.3 | $1.48 | -3.63% | 3.25B |
| 72 | HRB | H&R Block Inc | $36.96 | 7.5 | $4.37 | +1.85% | 4.61B |
| 73 | TMP | Tompkins Financial Corp | $84.55 | 7.5 | $11.23 | +0.33% | 1.21B |
| 74 | FUBO | Fubotv Inc -Class A | $10.80 | 7.5 | $-0.60 | +3.55% | 1.17B |
| 75 | GPOR | Gulfport Energy Corp | $178.28 | 7.5 | $23.17 | -0.29% | 3.23B |
| 76 | CPA | Copa Holdings Sa-Class A | $122.80 | 7.6 | $16.28 | -0.08% | 5.08B |
| 77 | SBH | Sally Beauty Holdings Inc | $14.03 | 7.6 | $1.76 | +1.23% | 1.38B |
| 78 | HOG | Harley-Davidson Inc | $24.48 | 7.7 | $2.60 | +2.47% | 2.60B |
| 79 | MTG | Mgic Investment Corp | $26.75 | 7.7 | $3.14 | +0.64% | 5.67B |
| 80 | NMIH | Nmi Holdings Inc | $38.87 | 7.7 | $4.92 | +0.75% | 2.96B |
| 81 | RUN | Sunrun Inc | $14.61 | 7.7 | $1.71 | +5.87% | 3.48B |
| 82 | OZK | Bank Ozk | $48.50 | 7.8 | $6.29 | +0.35% | 5.50B |
| 83 | SNY | Sanofi | $46.08 | 7.8 | $10.18 | -1.07% | 97.65B |
| 84 | ACGL | Arch Capital Group Ltd | $93.80 | 7.9 | $11.73 | -0.76% | 34.94B |
| 85 | M | Macy'S Inc | $19.48 | 8.0 | $2.34 | +1.30% | 5.12B |
| 86 | MKC | Mccormick & Co-Non Vtg Shrs | $48.32 | 8.0 | $6.10 | +0.88% | 13.09B |
| 87 | SOLV | Solventum Corp | $73.38 | 8.0 | $8.87 | +2.41% | 12.41B |
| 88 | WEN | Wendy'S Co/The | $7.30 | 8.0 | $0.85 | +5.04% | 1.32B |
| 89 | FIHL | Fidelis Insurance Holdings L | $20.88 | 8.1 | $2.21 | +0.43% | 1.82B |
| 90 | TEN | Tsakos Energy Navigation Ltd | $43.80 | 8.1 | $5.41 | -0.45% | 1.30B |
| 91 | ADT | Adt Inc | $6.87 | 8.1 | $0.72 | -0.43% | 5.05B |
| 92 | BHF | Brighthouse Financial Inc | $61.38 | 8.1 | $7.57 | -0.49% | 3.51B |
| 93 | TTE | Totalenergies Se | $88.48 | 8.1 | $10.48 | -0.28% | 162.60B |
| 94 | OMF | Onemain Holdings Inc | $56.09 | 8.1 | $6.72 | +0.72% | 6.48B |
| 95 | LAD | Lithia Motors Inc | $293.99 | 8.2 | $32.10 | +0.99% | 6.68B |
| 96 | AFYA | Afya Ltd-Class A | $13.91 | 8.2 | $8.07 | -2.18% | 1.25B |
| 97 | SKYW | Skywest Inc | $88.23 | 8.2 | $10.43 | +0.64% | 3.52B |
| 98 | UAL | United Airlines Holdings Inc | $99.58 | 8.2 | $11.21 | -0.12% | 30.03B |
| 99 | HPQ | Hp Inc | $22.68 | 8.2 | $2.65 | +8.05% | 20.62B |
| 100 | ACGBY | Agricultural Bank of China | $18.90 | 8.2 | $0.83 | -0.79% | 2.40T |
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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