10 Stocks with Insanely High PE Ratios Insiders Are Selling

5. Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI)

P/E Ratio: 182.59

Insider Transaction: -43.34%

Operating from Connecticut, a shipping and mailing company, Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) offers logistics, e-commerce, and mailing technology services across the globe. FedEx and Stamps.com pose high competition in the market, but the company’s focus on digital transformation of physical mail and small parcel logistics for mid-sized businesses earns it a notable position in the industry. Trends in e-commerce volumes, USPS partnerships, and technological innovation in mailing automation affect the company’s performance. However, through cost containment and strategic divestitures, Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) attempts to grow its profitability.

Compared to the previous year, Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) saw a 34% growth in its adjusted EPS in 2024. The growth in earnings is also accompanied by a decline in costs, with $120 million in annualized savings by the end of 2024. On the other hand, there is a 3% decline in revenue. Specifically, SendTech’s 16% year-over-year decline in revenue in Q4 2024 indicates a fall in demand for the subsidiary’s products. Furthermore, due to headwinds in SendTech, the company anticipates a notable decline in revenue in 2025. Exiting the global e-commerce segment also adds pressure to the company’s growth in the upcoming period.

A P/E ratio of 182.59 places Pitney Bowes Inc. (NYSE:PBI) at the top of industry valuation and suggests that the stock may be priced for strong earnings growth. However, the 43.34% upward surge in insider selling indicates a substantial shift in ownership, reflecting a more tempered internal outlook.