Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1280 data points (2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16)
Avery Dennison Corp provides materials science and digital identification solutions, offering labeling and functional materials, RFID inlays and tags, software connecting physical and digital, and...
Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 18.85 (historical range: 16.47–37.67, median: 20.65), placing it at the 23th percentile — below its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.44 (range: 1.28–2.38, 9th percentile — cheap relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 15.65 (range: 14.30–31.15, 17th percentile).
Avery Dennison Corp. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 18.85 | 20.65 | 23th | below its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.44 | 1.68 | 9th | cheap relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.65 | 17.68 | 17th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 8.00% | 4.40% | 96th | cheap relative to its history |
Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) Valuation & P/E History
Avery Dennison Corp. (AVY) is a US-listed stock operating in the Basic Materials sector, specifically the Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) industry currently trading at $175.31 with a market capitalization of $13.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for AVY based on 1280 data points covering 2021-09-13 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 18.85 is below the historical median of 20.65, placing AVY at the 23th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.44 compares to a median of 1.68.
AVY Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Avery Dennison Corp.'s current and historical valuation multiples, including P/E ratio, P/S ratio, EV/EBITDA, FCF yield, and dividend yield. Each metric is compared to its own historical range to determine whether AVY is currently trading above or below its typical valuation levels.
- P/E ratio: Price-to-earnings measures how much investors pay per dollar of earnings. A P/E above the historical median suggests AVY is expensively valued; below the median suggests it is cheap.
- P/S ratio: Price-to-sales is useful for companies with volatile or negative earnings. Lower P/S relative to history may indicate value.
- EV/EBITDA: Enterprise value to EBITDA adjusts for debt and cash, providing a capital-structure-neutral valuation measure for Avery Dennison Corp..
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is AVY Overvalued or Undervalued?
Avery Dennison Corp. trades well below its historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 16 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive AVY is relative to its own history. A percentile below 25 suggests the stock may be undervalued, while a percentile above 75 suggests it may be overvalued.
However, valuation is only one factor in investment decisions. A stock can remain "overvalued" for years if growth accelerates, or "undervalued" if the business deteriorates. Always combine valuation analysis with financial statement analysis and the full AVY analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.AVY trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.