The S&P 500’s trailing 12-month P/E ratio has ticked up to 19.62 recently, which is close to its highest level of the past year.  For valuations to stop expanding on any breakout higher for the S&P, we’ll need to see earnings (the “E” in P/E) keep up with price.  That’s going to be a tough ask for corporate America this quarter, so we may be heading into 2020 with valuations at more concerning levels.

Below are one-year charts of P/E ratios for ten S&P 500 sectors.  These charts are included in our weekly Sector Snapshot report sent to Bespoke Premium members.  Consumer Discretionary has the highest P/E ratio at 24.15 followed by Technology at 23.38.  Tech’s P/E has really jumped a lot recently to new 52-week highs.  The Financial sector has the lowest P/E of the major sectors at just 13.27.  Start a two-week free trial to Bespoke Premium to sample our actionable research.  If you use this checkout link, you’ll receive a 10% discount on an annual membership if you stick with it past your trial period.