AlconALC.NValuation Analysis
Based on the blended 10-year P/E and P/B percentiles, the stock currently sits in the “Fair Value Range” zone.
As of Oct 16, 2026, Alcon (ALC.N) trades at a P/E of 49.80x, P/B of 1.49x, P/S of 2.95x, and a dividend yield of 0.52%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 50th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 87th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 19th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 9th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 2nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 5th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 82nd percentile within its industry and the 85th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 2.63%, ranking at the 98th percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
The P/E and P/B percentiles diverge here, differing by 31.0 points — relying on either metric alone could be misleading. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Breaking down the total shareholder yield: 0.52% comes from cash dividends, with an implied ~2.11% from buybacks — a fairly balanced mix of both channels. Alcon operates in the Manufacturing sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NYSE: ALC · ALC
Want the full picture on whether Alcon (ALC.N) is under- or over-valued? See the full 3Y / 5Y / 10Y / 20Y P/E, P/B, P/S, Dividend Yield & Total Shareholder Yield percentile matrix and the interactive ECharts trend chart on this page.
Historical Percentiles by Metric
| Metric | Current | Market Percentile | Industry Percentile | 3Y Pctl | 5Y Pctl | 10Y Pctl | 20Y Pctl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 49.80 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.49 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 2.95 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 0.52% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 2.63% |