Paccar Inc (PCAR) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1281 data points (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16)
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 23.29 (historical range: 10.40–29.05, median: 16.12), placing it at the 87th percentile — expensive relative to its history, P/S ratio of 2.10 (range: 1.07–2.62, 84th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 21.12 (range: 20.25–25.79, 18th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16), Paccar Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 27% over the observed period (from an average of 14.9 to 18.8).
Paccar Inc trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 23.29 | 16.12 | 87th | expensive relative to its history |
| P/S Ratio | 2.10 | 1.62 | 84th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 21.12 | 23.08 | 18th | cheap relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 6.34% | 6.25% | 52th | near its historical average |
Paccar Inc (PCAR) Valuation & P/E History
Paccar Inc (PCAR) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Motor Vehicles & Passenger Car Bodies industry currently trading at $110.82 with a market capitalization of $58.3 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for PCAR based on 1281 data points covering 2021-09-10 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 23.29 is above the historical median of 16.12, placing PCAR at the 87th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 2.10 compares to a median of 1.62.
PCAR Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Paccar Inc'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 PCAR 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 PCAR 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 Paccar Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is PCAR Overvalued or Undervalued?
Paccar Inc trades above its historical valuation range, with most metrics above their median levels. The overall valuation percentile of 63 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive PCAR 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 PCAR analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.PCAR trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.