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Nifty IT PE Ratio: Current & Historical Data

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

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

Index Value
32,422.50
Daily Change
15.13%
PE
20.06
PB
5.68
Dividend Yield
3.41%
Snapshot Date
20 Oct 2026

PE Ratio Snapshot

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

Current PE
20.06
5Y Avg PE
28.23
10Y Avg PE
24.21
15Y Avg PE
23.05
15Y Percentile
36.00%
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 IT. 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 IT
MonthObservation datePE ratio
October 202621 Oct 202620.06
September 202630 Sep 202617.43
August 202631 Aug 202619.90
July 202631 Jul 202619.61
June 202630 Jun 202617.26
May 202629 May 202619.79
April 202628 Apr 202619.88
March 202630 Mar 202620.64
February 202627 Feb 202621.74
January 202630 Jan 202627.03
December 202531 Dec 202526.65
November 202528 Nov 202526.49
October 202531 Oct 202525.31
September 202530 Sep 202524.29
August 202529 Aug 202525.41
July 202531 Jul 202525.49
June 202530 Jun 202528.81
May 202530 May 202527.89
April 202530 Apr 202526.85
March 202528 Mar 202527.87
February 202528 Feb 202528.28
January 202531 Jan 202532.33
December 202431 Dec 202434.03
November 202429 Nov 202434.15
October 202431 Oct 202431.99
September 202430 Sep 202434.40
August 202430 Aug 202434.97
July 202430 Jul 202433.32
June 202428 Jun 202430.25
May 202430 May 202427.54
April 202430 Apr 202427.98
March 202428 Mar 202429.93
February 202429 Feb 202432.26
January 202431 Jan 202431.32
December 202329 Dec 202329.74
November 202330 Nov 202327.43

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

Historical Market Crashes: PE & PB Context

How does Nifty IT 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 200822.8810.677.413.27-47.2%
🦠2020 COVID CrashJan 2020 → Mar 202021.0814.515.303.61-31.0%
📊 CurrentToday20.06—5.68——

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 IT 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 IT's 10-year average PE is approximately 24.21. 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.