AMBC Ambac Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 29, 2024, the AMBC stock has a P/E ratio of 7.07. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.62 and the stock price of $11.46 per share. A decrease of 75% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.5 of the past four quarters.
AMBC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Ambac Financial Group over the last ten years is 14.72. The current 7.07 price-to-earnings ratio is 52% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AMBC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2022 quarter at 141.88, with a price of $11.35 and an EPS of $0.08. The Jun 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 0.73, with a price of $16.64 and an EPS of $22.89.
Ambac Financial Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 5,923.68% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -43.42% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 91.56 | 5,923.68% |
| 2022 | 1.52 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 4.24 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | 13.55 | 950.39% |
| 2015 | 1.29 | -43.42% |
| 2014 | 2.28 | N/A |
AMBC average PE ratio chart
Currently, AMBC's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AMBC PE vs peers
AMBC's PE ratio is below its peer stocks MTG and RDN.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AMBC Ambac Financial Group Inc | 7.13 | $547.94M |
| RDN Radian Group Inc | 9.06 | $5.28B |
| MTG Mgic Investment Corp | 9.38 | $6.62B |
| ITIC Investors Title Co | 16.96 | $445.48M |
| STC Stewart Information Services Corp | 44.18 | $1.93B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ambac Financial Group's PE ratio?
AMBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.07 as of Oct 29, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ambac Financial Group (AMBC)?
The average PE ratio for AMBC stock over the past 3 years is 29.09.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ambac Financial Group (AMBC)?
The average PE ratio for AMBC stock over the past 5 years is 29.09.
What is the highest PE ratio for AMBC?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 141.88.
How does the current PE ratio for AMBC compare to its historical average?
AMBC's current price to earnings ratio is 52% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Ambac Financial Group's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is AMBC's PE ratio calculated (Ambac Financial Group PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 29, 2024), Ambac Financial Group's share price is $11.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $1.62. Therefore, Ambac Financial Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.07. PE RATIO(7.07) = STOCK PRICE($11.46) / TTM EPS($1.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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