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Nifty Financial Services PE Ratio: Current & Historical Data

Latest available PE ratio, monthly historical observations, long-term averages, and valuation percentile for Nifty Financial Services.

Data as of: 21 Oct 2026 | Page updated: 21 Oct 2026

Index Value
24,691.45
Daily Change
-1.61%
PE
14.87
PB
2.28
Dividend Yield
1.01%
Snapshot Date
20 Oct 2026

PE Ratio Snapshot

PE ratio compares index price with index earnings. For Nifty Financial Services, the current PE is compared with its own historical averages so the reading stays index-specific.

Current PE
14.87
5Y Avg PE
18.03
10Y Avg PE
24.20
15Y Avg PE
21.84
15Y Percentile
4.43%
Data As Of
21 Oct 2026

Monthly Historical PE Ratios

For each month with observations in the latest 36 calendar months, this table shows the last available PE reading for Nifty Financial Services. These are dated snapshots, not monthly averages. The latest month may be incomplete. A dash means PE is unavailable on that observation date. Months without observations are omitted.

Monthly PE observations for Nifty Financial Services
MonthObservation datePE ratio
October 202621 Oct 202614.87
September 202630 Sep 202615.11
August 202631 Aug 202616.13
July 202631 Jul 202616.53
June 202630 Jun 202616.97
May 202629 May 202616.32
April 202628 Apr 202616.73
March 202630 Mar 202615.35
February 202627 Feb 202617.80
January 202630 Jan 202617.63
December 202531 Dec 202517.88
November 202528 Nov 202518.20
October 202531 Oct 202517.86
September 202530 Sep 202517.14
August 202529 Aug 202516.73
July 202531 Jul 202517.59
June 202530 Jun 202518.00
May 202530 May 202517.51
April 202530 Apr 202517.26
March 202528 Mar 202516.80
February 202528 Feb 202515.32
January 202531 Jan 202515.77
December 202431 Dec 202416.30
November 202429 Nov 202416.64
October 202431 Oct 202416.70
September 202430 Sep 202417.46
August 202430 Aug 202416.84
July 202430 Jul 202416.69
June 202428 Jun 202417.49
May 202430 May 202416.15
April 202430 Apr 202416.59
March 202428 Mar 202417.56
February 202429 Feb 202417.02
January 202431 Jan 202417.05
December 202329 Dec 202318.63
November 202330 Nov 202317.36

Read the data sources and methodology for PE definitions and data limitations.

Historical Market Crashes: PE & PB Context

How does Nifty Financial Services today compare with major market crashes? This table shows PE and PB at crash peaks and troughs to give historical context.

EventPeriodPeak PETrough PEPeak PBTrough PBDrawdown
🏦2008 Global Financial CrisisJan 2008 → Oct 200836.1510.226.481.53-63.3%
🦠2020 COVID CrashJan 2020 → Mar 202034.1117.114.072.31-42.2%
📊 CurrentToday14.87—2.28——

Peak and trough dates are approximate based on available index data. Drawdown shows the price decline from peak to trough.

Frequently Asked Questions

The PE ratio (Price-to-Earnings ratio) of Nifty Financial Services measures how much investors are paying per unit of index earnings. It is calculated by dividing the index price by the aggregate earnings per share of all constituents. A higher PE means investors are paying more for each rupee of earnings.
A good PE ratio depends on historical context rather than an absolute number. Nifty Financial Services's 10-year average PE is approximately 24.20. A PE below this average may suggest relatively better value, while a PE significantly above it may indicate stretched valuations.
A lower PE can indicate better value, but it should not be read in isolation. A low PE may also reflect declining earnings expectations or structural challenges in the index constituents. Always read PE alongside PB ratio, dividend yield, and earnings growth trends for a complete picture.
The PE ratio on Index Screener is updated daily based on the latest available market data from NSE. The data is refreshed after market close on each trading day.
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the current index level by the weighted earnings per share of all constituent companies. NSE publishes this data officially, and Index Screener tracks and displays it with historical context.