The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) PE Ratio: 44.48 (As of Jun. 24, 2026) — 13% Above Median


ASX:A2M The a2 Milk Co Ltd ASX:A2M
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Price A$6.85
GF Value A$6.68
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio?

The a2 Milk Co ASX:A2M +1.03% 83 PE Ratio is 44.48 as of Jun. 24, 2026, which is 13% above its 10-year median of 39.32. GuruFocus rates ASX:A2M with a GF Score™ of 83/100 and a GF Value™ of A$6.68 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-06-24), The a2 Milk Co's share price is A$6.85. The a2 Milk Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.15. Therefore, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio for today is 44.48.

During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest PE Ratio was 108.89. The lowest was 11.36. And the median was 39.32.

The a2 Milk Co's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.01. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.15.

As of today (2026-06-24), The a2 Milk Co's share price is A$6.85. The a2 Milk Co's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.28. Therefore, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 24.82.

During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest PE Ratio without NRI was 108.89. The lowest was 11.29. And the median was 39.25.

The a2 Milk Co's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.14. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.28.

During the past 12 months, The a2 Milk Co's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 26.60% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 20.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -2.00% per year.

During the past 13 years, The a2 Milk Co's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 108.20% per year. The lowest was -30.30% per year. And the median was 24.15% per year.

The a2 Milk Co's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.01. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was A$0.16.

Back to Basics: PE Ratio


The a2 Milk Co  (ASX:A2M) PE Ratio Explanation

The PE Ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.

In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.

If a company loses money, the PE Ratio becomes meaningless.

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio of 10.

Because the PE Ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.

Similar to the PE Ratio without NRI or PS Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PE Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio.

PE Ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio.


The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio Related Terms


The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio Chart

The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
Trend Jun16 Jun17 Jun18 Jun19 Jun20 Jun21 Jun22 Jun23 Jun24 Jun25
PE Ratio
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The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
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ASX:A2M vs KHC, GIS: PE Ratio Comparison

For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry

For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio falls into.


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The a2 Milk Co PE Ratio Calculation

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.

The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio for today is calculated as

PE Ratio=Share Price/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=6.85/0.154
=44.48

The a2 Milk Co's Share Price of today is A$6.85.
For company reported semi-annually, The a2 Milk Co's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was A$0.15.


* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:


There are at least three kinds of PE Ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio, Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.

In the calculation of PE Ratio, the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PE Ratio →
What does a PE Ratio of 44.48 mean?
The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) has a PE Ratio of 44.48 as of Jun. 24, 2026. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. This is 13% above median its historical median of 39.32. Over the past decade, The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio has ranged from 11.36 to 108.89.
Is The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current PE Ratio of 44.48 is 13% above median its 10-year median of 39.32. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 11.36 to a high of 108.89. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
The a2 Milk Co's PE Ratio of 44.48 can be compared against companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry. Historically, The a2 Milk Co's own PE Ratio has ranged from 11.36 to 108.89 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good PE Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PE Ratio mean?
A high PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. The a2 Milk Co's current PE Ratio is 44.48, which is 13% above median its own 10-year median of 39.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.68, compared to a current price of A$6.85 — trading 2.5% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio is 44.48, which is 13% above median its 10-year median of 39.32. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio calculated?
PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M), the current PE Ratio is 44.48 as of Jun. 24, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is The a2 Milk Co (ASX:A2M) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of A$6.85 is trading 2.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.68. GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for ASX:A2M:

  • PE Ratio: 44.48 (13% above median its 10-year median of 39.32)
  • GF Value™: A$6.68 vs. price of A$6.85 (2.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 83/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:A2M stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


The a2 Milk Co Business Description

Address 51 Shortland Street, Level 10, Auckland, NTL, NZL, 1010
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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