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AMBC Ambac Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jul 25, 2024, the AMBC stock has a P/E ratio of 9.39. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.35 and the stock price of $12.67 per share. A decrease of 65% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 26.8 of the past four quarters.

AMBC PE ratio history

How has AMBC's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Ambac Financial Group over the last ten years is 14.81. The current 9.39 price-to-earnings ratio is 37% 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.

Average
14.81
Median
2.63
Minimum
0.73
Maximum
141.88

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

What is the average PE ratio of AMBC for the past years

Currently, AMBC's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
31.74
5-year avg
31.74
10-year avg
14.81
15-year avg
N/A

AMBC PE vs peers

What is AMBC's PE ratio compared to its peers

AMBC's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks RDN and STC, but it is above MTG's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
MTG Mgic Investment Corp 9.5 $6.63B
AMBC Ambac Financial Group Inc 9.52 $581.14M
RDN Radian Group Inc 9.71 $5.57B
ITIC Investors Title Co 15.52 $386.81M
STC Stewart Information Services Corp 47.88 $2.02B

Frequently asked questions

What is Ambac Financial Group's PE ratio?

AMBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.39 as of Jul 25, 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 31.74.

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 31.74.

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 37% 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 (Jul 25, 2024), Ambac Financial Group's share price is $12.67. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.35. Therefore, Ambac Financial Group's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.39. PE RATIO(9.39) = STOCK PRICE($12.67) / TTM EPS($1.35)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.