ACTG Acacia Research PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 21, 2025, the Acacia Research stock's PE ratio is 5.69. This results from the current EPS of $0.74 and stock price of $4.21. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 15% from the past four quarters average of 6.7.
ACTG PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Acacia Research has averaged 12.15 over the last eight years. The current PE ratio of 5.69 is 53% below the historical average. Over the past eight years, ACTG's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2018 quarter at 87.5, when the stock price was $3.5 and the EPS was $0.04. The lowest value was in the Mar 2022 quarter, when it reached 1.18 with a price of $4.51 and an EPS of $3.82.
Acacia Research PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 189.84% in 2011
Maximum annual decrease: -70.62% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.37 | N/A | $3.92 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $4.21 | -$3.13 |
| 2021 | 2.11 | -4.52% | $5.13 | $2.43 |
| 2020 | 2.21 | N/A | $3.94 | $1.78 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $2.66 | -$0.35 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $2.98 | -$2.1 |
| 2017 | 9.2 | N/A | $4.05 | $0.44 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $6.5 | -$1.08 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $4.29 | -$3.25 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $16.94 | -$1.37 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $14.54 | -$1.18 |
| 2012 | 21.03 | -70.62% | $25.66 | $1.22 |
| 2011 | 71.59 | 189.84% | $36.51 | $0.51 |
| 2010 | 24.7 | N/A | $25.94 | $1.05 |
| 2009 | N/A | N/A | $9.11 | -$0.38 |
Acacia Research PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 6.3 | 8.06% | $4.66 | $0.74 |
| Jun 2024 | 5.83 | -36.56% | $5.01 | $0.86 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.19 | 71.14% | $5.33 | $0.58 |
| Dec 2023 | 5.37 | N/A | $3.92 | $0.73 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $3.65 | -$0.76 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $4.16 | -$0.2 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $3.86 | -$1.28 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $4.21 | -$3.13 |
| Sep 2022 | 3.61 | 48.56% | $4.04 | $1.12 |
| Jun 2022 | 2.43 | 105.93% | $5.04 | $2.07 |
| Mar 2022 | 1.18 | -44.08% | $4.51 | $3.82 |
| Dec 2021 | 2.11 | -91.92% | $5.13 | $2.43 |
| Sep 2021 | 26.12 | N/A | $6.79 | $0.26 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $6.76 | -$0.6 |
| Mar 2021 | N/A | N/A | $6.65 | -$0.82 |
ACTG average PE ratio chart
Currently, ACTG's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.
ACTG PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks GLW and MPWR, ACTG's PE ratio stands lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACTG Acacia Research Corp | 5.69 | $409.92M |
| MPWR Monolithic Power Systems Inc | 73.95 | $32.25B |
| GLW Corning Inc | 87.27 | $44.1B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Acacia Research's PE ratio?
ACTG's price to earnings ratio is 5.69 as of Feb 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Acacia Research (ACTG)?
As an average over the last 3 years, ACTG stock has a PE ratio of 4.84.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Acacia Research (ACTG)?
As an average over the last 5 years, ACTG stock has a PE ratio of 6.49.
What is the highest PE ratio for ACTG?
In the last eight years, the Mar 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 87.5.
How does the current PE ratio for ACTG compare to its historical average?
ACTG's price to earnings ratio is currently 53% below its 8-year historical average.
Why is Acacia Research's PE ratio so low?
ACTG's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is ACTG's PE ratio calculated (Acacia Research PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Acacia Research's stock price is $4.21. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.74. Therefore, Acacia Research's P/E ratio for today is 5.69. PE RATIO(5.69) = STOCK PRICE($4.21) / TTM EPS($0.74)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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