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At 14.17×, JWN is 12.8% below its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · JWNDepartment StoresUpdated Nov 4, 2026
Nordstrom, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
14.17×
12.8% belowthe 9-observation annual average
Share price24.66
÷Earnings per share1.74
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 14.17 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 16.25×
3-year average15.80×3 positive annual observations
5-year average16.72×4 positive annual observations
10-year average16.25×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM24.40×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2025 | 13.52× | -38.1% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 21.83× | +81.3% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 12.04× | -38.3% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 19.51× | N/M |
| Jan 30, 2021 | N/M | N/M |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 11.52× | -14.4% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 13.45× | -26.3% |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 18.26× | -12.6% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2017 | 20.89× | +37.0% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 15.25× | -24.2% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 20.11× | +31.9% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 15.24× | +0.1% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 15.23× | +0.4% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 15.17× | +3.8% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 14.61× | -14.1% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 17.01× | +148.0% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 6.86× | -49.6% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 13.61× | -37.6% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 21.80× | +4.7% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 20.83× | +23.4% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 16.88× | -23.5% |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 22.08× | -19.2% |
| Jan 31, 2003 | 27.33× | -0.6% |
| Jan 31, 2002 | 27.50× | +5.1% |
| Jan 31, 2001 | 26.15× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How JWN compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 JWN This stockNordstrom, Inc. | 14.17× |
 MODGTopgolf Callaway Brands Corp. | 33.88× |
 MDCM.D.C. Holdings, Inc. | 54.77× |
 PRKSUnited Parks & Resorts Inc. | 12.62× |
 BCBrunswick Corporation | 25.09× |
 PTVEPactiv Evergreen Inc. | N/M |
 LNWLight & Wonder, Inc. | 23.70× |
 BRSLBrightstar Lottery PLC | 10.22× |
 DSEYDiversey Holdings, Ltd. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does JWN’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 24.40×. 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 24.66 ÷ EPS 1.74 = 14.17×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 4, 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.
JWN P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Nordstrom, Inc.'s current P/E is 14.17× based on the quote data last updated Nov 4, 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.