Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) Valuation
Historical valuation analysis based on 1279 data points (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16)
Founded in 1970, Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters is a multibrand apparel and home goods retailer that operates approximately 800 stores and e-commerce platforms in the US, which accounts for ab...
Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) currently trades at a P/E ratio of 15.95 (historical range: 6.01–20.97, median: 13.95), placing it at the 76th percentile — above its historical average, P/S ratio of 1.20 (range: 0.37–1.37, 94th percentile — expensive relative to its history), EV/EBITDA of 15.73 (range: 10.60–15.87, 98th percentile).
Over the historical period (2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16), Urban Outfitters Inc's P/E ratio has expanded by 24% over the observed period (from an average of 12.2 to 15.1).
Urban Outfitters Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics.
Historical Valuation Metrics
| Metric | Current | Median | %ile | Assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E Ratio | 15.95 | 13.95 | 76th | above its historical average |
| P/S Ratio | 1.20 | 0.74 | 94th | expensive relative to its history |
| EV/EBITDA | 15.73 | 11.50 | 98th | expensive relative to its history |
| FCF Yield | 4.25% | 5.04% | 19th | expensive relative to its history |
Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) Valuation & P/E History
Urban Outfitters Inc (URBN) is a US-listed stock operating in the Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Retail-Family Clothing Stores industry currently trading at $86.80 with a market capitalization of $7.4 billion. This page provides historical valuation analysis for URBN based on 1279 data points covering 2021-09-14 to 2026-10-16. The P/E ratio of 15.95 is above the historical median of 13.95, placing URBN at the 76th percentile of its valuation range. The P/S ratio of 1.20 compares to a median of 0.74.
URBN Valuation Metrics & Historical Range
The valuation table above shows Urban Outfitters 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 URBN 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 URBN 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 Urban Outfitters Inc.
- FCF yield: Free cash flow yield shows the cash return relative to market price. Higher yields may indicate undervaluation.
Is URBN Overvalued or Undervalued?
Urban Outfitters Inc trades well above its own historical valuation range across most metrics. The overall valuation percentile of 89 combines P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA percentiles into a single measure of how expensive URBN 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 URBN analysis page for a complete picture.
Valuation data is computed from historical price and fundamental data via Polygon.io and Finnhub.URBN trades on NYSE/NASDAQ. This page is for informational purposes only and is not financial advice.