SLMSLM.OValuation 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, SLM (SLM.O) trades at a P/E of 5.68x, P/B of 1.66x, P/S of 2.09x, and a dividend yield of 1.78%.
Longitudinal percentile comparison: P/E sits at the 22nd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 6th percentile over 3Y); P/B sits at the 23rd percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 6th percentile over 3Y); P/S sits at the 20th percentile over the trailing 10Y window (vs. 10th percentile over 3Y).
Cross-sectional valuation: its P/E ranks at the 6th percentile within its industry and the 7th percentile across the broader market.
Shareholder return highlight: Total Shareholder Yield is 10.78%, ranking at the 73rd percentile over the trailing 20Y window.
Cross-checking P/E against P/B, the two percentiles sit within 0.8 points of each other — a consistent signal from both angles. Its P/E percentile is roughly the same whether measured against the industry or the broader market. Of the 10.78% total shareholder yield, 1.78% is paid out as dividends and roughly 9.00% is implied to come from buybacks — both channels are meaningfully in play. SLM operates in the Finance, Insurance, And Real Estate sector. Data refreshes weekly and is for reference only, not investment advice.
Also listed as: NASDAQ: SLM · SLM
Want the full picture on whether SLM (SLM.O) 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) | 5.68 | ||||||
| P/B (MRQ) | 1.66 | ||||||
| P/S (TTM) | 2.09 | ||||||
| Dividend Yield | 1.78% | ||||||
| Buyback + Div Yield | 10.78% |