Start with its own history
At 32.34×, VSEC is 7.6% below its 9-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NASDAQ · VSECAerospace & DefenseUpdated Nov 5, 2026
VSE Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
32.34×
7.6% belowthe 9-observation annual average
Share price163.96
÷Earnings per share5.07
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 32.34 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 35.01×
3-year average49.17×3 positive annual observations
5-year average53.11×5 positive annual observations
10-year average35.01×9 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM25.97×3 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 25 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | 68.56× | +23.3% |
| Dec 31, 2024 | 55.61× | +138.4% |
| Dec 31, 2023 | 23.32× | +9.5% |
| Dec 31, 2022 | 21.31× | -78.0% |
| Dec 31, 2021 | 96.73× | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2020 | N/M | N/M |
| Dec 31, 2019 | 11.25× | +21.5% |
| Dec 31, 2018 | 9.26× | -31.0% |
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| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2017 | 13.42× | -14.3% |
| Dec 31, 2016 | 15.66× | +16.9% |
| Dec 31, 2015 | 13.40× | -26.4% |
| Dec 31, 2014 | 18.20× | +63.0% |
| Dec 31, 2013 | 11.17× | +84.1% |
| Dec 31, 2012 | 6.06× | -1.6% |
| Dec 31, 2011 | 6.16× | -14.9% |
| Dec 31, 2010 | 7.24× | -24.8% |
| Dec 31, 2009 | 9.63× | -7.7% |
| Dec 31, 2008 | 10.43× | -38.9% |
| Dec 31, 2007 | 17.08× | +65.3% |
| Dec 31, 2006 | 10.33× | -34.2% |
| Dec 31, 2005 | 15.70× | -2.6% |
| Dec 31, 2004 | 16.13× | +12.1% |
| Dec 31, 2003 | 14.39× | -59.9% |
| Dec 31, 2002 | 35.87× | +93.9% |
| Dec 31, 2001 | 18.50× | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How VSEC compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 VSEC This stockVSE Corporation | 32.34× |
 AIRAAR Corp. | 22.05× |
 ASLEAerSale Corporation | N/M |
 SAROStandardAero, Inc. | 25.97× |
 TDGTransDigm Group Incorporated | 36.92× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does VSEC’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 3 positive peer ratios above is 25.97×. 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 163.96 ÷ EPS 5.07 = 32.34×. 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.
VSEC P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
VSE Corporation's current P/E is 32.34× 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.