Start with its own history
At 11.56×, SCVL is 22.8% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · SCVLApparel - RetailUpdated Oct 24, 2026
Shoe Carnival, Inc. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
11.56×
22.8% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price15.61
÷Earnings per share1.35
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 11.56 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2017 – 2026
Annual P/ESelected-period average 14.98×
3-year average9.90×3 positive annual observations
5-year average8.52×5 positive annual observations
10-year average14.98×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM11.16×5 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 9.98× | +0.3% |
| Feb 1, 2025 | 9.95× | +1.8% |
| Feb 3, 2024 | 9.77× | +41.8% |
| Jan 28, 2023 | 6.89× | +14.5% |
| Jan 29, 2022 | 6.02× | -85.4% |
| Jan 30, 2021 | 41.23× | +242.6% |
| Feb 1, 2020 | 12.03× | -17.8% |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 14.64× | -25.0% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2018 | 19.53× | -1.2% |
| Jan 28, 2017 | 19.77× | +24.4% |
| Jan 30, 2016 | 15.89× | -12.4% |
| Jan 31, 2015 | 18.14× | -1.6% |
| Feb 1, 2014 | 18.43× | +29.5% |
| Feb 2, 2013 | 14.24× | +9.4% |
| Jan 28, 2012 | 13.02× | +11.1% |
| Jan 29, 2011 | 11.71× | -23.1% |
| Jan 30, 2010 | 15.22× | -18.6% |
| Jan 31, 2009 | 18.71× | +24.0% |
| Feb 2, 2008 | 15.09× | -17.7% |
| Feb 3, 2007 | 18.34× | +15.8% |
| Jan 28, 2006 | 15.83× | +25.3% |
| Jan 29, 2005 | 12.64× | -27.6% |
| Jan 31, 2004 | 17.45× | +68.9% |
| Feb 1, 2003 | 10.33× | -22.6% |
| Feb 2, 2002 | 13.34× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How SCVL compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 SCVL This stockShoe Carnival, Inc. | 11.56× |
 BKEThe Buckle, Inc. | 10.84× |
 CTRNCiti Trends, Inc. | 57.94× |
 GCOGenesco Inc. | 9.67× |
 PLCEThe Children's Place, Inc. | N/M |
 RCKYRocky Brands, Inc. | 11.16× |
 ZUMZZumiez Inc. | 19.23× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does SCVL’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 5 positive peer ratios above is 11.16×. 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 15.61 ÷ EPS 1.35 = 11.56×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Oct 24, 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.
SCVL P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
Shoe Carnival, Inc.'s current P/E is 11.56× based on the quote data last updated Oct 24, 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.