Using the TipRanks Stock Screener Tool, we identified three large-cap companies that stand out with high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratios, a Strong Buy consensus rating, and an impressive TipRanks Smart Score of Perfect 10, suggesting they are poised to outperform market expectations. Plus, each company presents over 20% upside potential in the next twelve months, making them compelling choices for investors.
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The value of an investment, whether in stocks or real estate, hinges on its anticipated future growth. A high price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio is often seen as a sign of an expensive stock, but that metric alone does not tell the whole story. True value appears by comparing a stock’s current price to its projected earnings growth in the future.
Investing in high P/E stocks reflects bets on strong future growth, even if current valuations look lofty. The key is selecting companies that can justify their premium through solid fundamentals, ongoing innovation, and expanding markets, rather than chasing any high multiple.
Here Are This Week’s High P/E Stocks
Burlington Stores (BURL) – Discount retailer Burlington Stores has a P/E ratio of 27.8x, significantly higher than the sector average but lower than its own five-year average. On TipRanks, the average BURL price target of $341.69 implies 39.4% upside potential from current levels. Meanwhile, BURL stock has lost 14% year-to-date.
Burlington Stores offers a compelling investment opportunity due to its off-price business model, which tends to attract value-conscious shoppers and can offer resilient demand even during tougher economic times. The company also benefits from steady store expansion and inventory turns, which support both traffic and margins when executed well.
MercadoLibre (MELI) – E-commerce platform MercadoLibre has a P/E ratio of 50.4x, meaningfully higher than the sector median. On TipRanks, the average MELI price target of $2,793.64 implies 32% upside potential from current levels. Meanwhile, MELI shares have gained over 24% year-to-date.
MercadoLibre operates a dominant e-commerce and fintech ecosystem in Latin America, complemented by strong growth drivers such as expanding user engagement, improving payment adoption, and ongoing investments in logistics and technology.
Autodesk (ADSK) – Software company Autodesk has a P/E ratio of 59.2x, considerably higher than the sector average. On TipRanks, the average ADSK price target of $374.79 implies 21% upside potential from current levels. Meanwhile, ADSK shares have gained nearly 5% year-to-date.
Autodesk benefits from a steady recurring revenue stream and a strong push toward subscription-based access, which enhances revenue visibility and customer lifetime value. Its ongoing AI-enabled product expansion supports demand across architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing, while cloud-enabled offerings reinforce digital transformation across industries. This combination helps sustain growth and improve margins over time.
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