AlconXSWX:ALCE +3.65%53 PE Ratio (TTM) is 41.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026, which is 20% below its 10-year median of 52.73. GuruFocus rates XSWX:ALCE with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF73.46 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 437 Medical Devices & Instruments companies, Alcon ranks worse than 70.94% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), 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 (2026-06-25), Alcon's share price is
CHF55.60.
Alcon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.33. Therefore, Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 41.96.
The historical rank and industry rank for Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
XSWX:ALCE'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 31.67 Med: 52.73 Max: 234.55
Current: 41.8
During the past 10 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Alcon was 234.55. The lowest was 31.67. And the median was 52.73.
XSWX:ALCE's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 70.94% of 437
companies
in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry
Industry Median: 25.95
vs XSWX:ALCE: 41.80
As of today (2026-06-25), Alcon's share price is CHF55.60.
Alcon's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.54. Therefore, Alcon's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 21.91.
During the past 10 years, Alcon's highestPE Ratio without NRI was 71.25. The lowest was 19.37. And the median was 31.14.
Alcon's EPS without NRI for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.67.
Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF2.54.
During the past 12 months, Alcon's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -3.60% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 5.40% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 18.50% per year.
During the past 10 years, Alcon's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 36.90% per year. The lowest was -20.50% per year. And the median was 4.70% per year.
Alcon's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF0.31.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 was CHF1.33.
Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) 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 (TTM) 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 (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) 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 (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) 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 (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) 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 Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) 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 (TTM).
Alcon PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Alcon PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
XSWX:ALCE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Alcon PE Ratio (TTM) vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), 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.
Alcon's Share Price of today is CHF55.60.
Alcon's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Mar. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF1.33.
* 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 Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), 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.
Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 41.96 as of Jun. 25, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors. This is 20% below median its historical median of 52.73. Over the past decade, Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 31.67 to 234.55. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcon ranks #310 out of 437 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 70.9%.
Is Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Alcon's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 41.96 is 20% below median its 10-year median of 52.73. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 31.67 to a high of 234.55. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.95. Alcon's value of 41.96 is 61.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcon ranks #310 out of 437 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcon has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcon's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Alcon ranks #310 out of 437 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Alcon in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.95. Alcon's value of 41.96 is 61.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Alcon's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 31.67 to 234.55 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 52.73 vs. the industry median of 25.95, Alcon has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio (TTM) for a Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 25.95, based on 437 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Alcon's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 41.96 is 61.7% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Alcon and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 25.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcon's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 41.96, which is 20% below median its own 10-year median of 52.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF73.46, compared to a current price of CHF55.60 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 41.96, which is 20% below median its 10-year median of 52.73 and 61.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 25.95. Alcon's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Alcon (XSWX:ALCE), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 41.96 as of Jun. 25, 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 Alcon (XSWX:ALCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcon stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF55.60 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF73.46.
GuruFocus considers Alcon to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALCE:
PE Ratio (TTM): 41.96 (20% below median its 10-year median of 52.73)
GF Value™: CHF73.46 vs. price of CHF55.60 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.7% above the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#310 of 437)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ALCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcon is one of the leading visioncare companies in the world. Following nine years as a Novartis subsidiary, it was spun off as a public company in April 2019. Alcon operates in two segments: visioncare and surgical. Visioncare comprises contact lenses, lenscare solutions, and a suite of ocular health products. With brands like Dailies, Total1, and Air Optix, Alcon controls about one fourth of the US contact lens market. Surgical comprises intraocular lenses, ophthalmic surgical equipment, and consumables used during surgeries. Its main products include Centurion, a phacoemulsification device used during cataract surgeries, and a portfolio of IOLs including PanOptix and Vivity. Alcon has one of the largest installed bases of eye surgical equipment in the world.
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