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Nifty Media PE Ratio: Current & Historical Data

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

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

Index Value
1,622.65
Daily Change
4.64%
PE
42.89
PB
1.76
Dividend Yield
0.87%
Snapshot Date
20 Oct 2026

PE Ratio Snapshot

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

Current PE
42.89
5Y Avg PE
390.72
10Y Avg PE
174.46
15Y Avg PE
113.09
15Y Percentile
49.81%
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 Media. 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 Media
MonthObservation datePE ratio
October 202621 Oct 202642.89
September 202630 Sep 202641.77
August 202631 Aug 202641.37
July 202631 Jul 202638.28
June 202630 Jun 202635.11
May 202629 May 202634.39
April 202628 Apr 202630.89
March 202630 Mar 202626.59
February 202627 Feb 202629.72
January 202630 Jan 202629.69
December 202531 Dec 202559.15
November 202528 Nov 202560.64
October 202531 Oct 202557.78
September 202530 Sep 202561.75
August 202529 Aug 2025162.67
July 202531 Jul 2025180.62
June 202530 Jun 2025605.63
May 202530 May 2025-
April 202530 Apr 2025-
March 202528 Mar 2025-
February 202528 Feb 2025-
January 202531 Jan 2025-
December 202431 Dec 2024-
November 202429 Nov 2024-
October 202431 Oct 2024-
September 202430 Sep 2024-
August 202430 Aug 2024-
July 202430 Jul 2024-
June 202428 Jun 2024-
May 202430 May 2024-
April 202430 Apr 2024-
March 202428 Mar 2024-
February 202429 Feb 2024-
January 202431 Jan 2024-
December 202329 Dec 2023-
November 202330 Nov 2023-

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

Historical Market Crashes: PE & PB Context

How does Nifty Media 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 200862.8915.1310.612.39-72.6%
🦠2020 COVID CrashJan 2020 → Mar 202076.88144.332.311.28-44.7%
📊 CurrentToday42.89—1.76——

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 Media 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 Media's 10-year average PE is approximately 174.46. 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.