Start with its own history
At 21.75×, IQV is 67.2% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · IQVMedical - Diagnostics & ResearchUpdated Nov 5, 2026
IQVIA Holdings Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
21.75×
67.2% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price263.79
÷Earnings per share12.13
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 21.75 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 66.38×
3-year average28.59×3 positive annual observations
5-year average35.37×5 positive annual observations
10-year average66.38×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM35.77×5 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 13 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 28.50× | +9.8% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 25.96× | -17.1% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 31.31× | -11.1% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 35.20× | -37.0% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 55.87× | -54.5% |
| Dec 31, 2020 | 122.72× | -22.2% |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 157.66× | +72.4% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 91.47× | +461.5% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 16.29× | -83.5% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 98.77× | +353.1% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 21.80× | +2.9% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 21.18× | -16.4% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 25.32× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How IQV compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 IQV This stockIQVIA Holdings Inc. | 21.75× |
 MEDPMedpace Holdings, Inc. | 35.77× |
 ICLRICON Public Limited Company | 34.72× |
 CRLCharles River Laboratories International, Inc. | 319.89× |
 FTREFortrea Holdings Inc. | N/M |
 VEEVVeeva Systems Inc. | 50.02× |
 CERTCertara, Inc. | N/M |
 TEMTempus AI, Inc. | N/M |
 MTHRFM3, Inc. | 27.73× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does IQV’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 5 positive peer ratios above is 35.77×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 263.79 ÷ EPS 12.13 = 21.75×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 5, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
IQV P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
IQVIA Holdings Inc.'s current P/E is 21.75× based on the quote data last updated Nov 5, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.