Paccar Inc (PCAR) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 500 data points (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28)
Paccar is a leading manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the premium nameplates Kenworth and Peterbilt, which are primarily sold in the Americas and Australia, and DAF, which primari...
Paccar Inc (PCAR) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 27.13 (historical range: 10.94–29.44, median: 18.92), placing it at the 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.42 (range: 1.35–2.62, 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history).
Over the historical period (2024-08-30 to 2026-08-28), Paccar Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 52% over the observed period (from an average of 15.3 to 23.2).
Paccar Inc appears overvalued relative to its own historical valuation range, trading at elevated multiples across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Min | Median | Max | Percentile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 27.13 | 10.94 | 18.92 | 29.44 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.42 | 1.35 | 1.85 | 2.62 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 0.01 | 0.01 | 0.03 | 0.07 | 6th | expensive relative to its history |