AMPH Amphastar Pharmaceuticals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals stock stands at 14.69 as of Oct 22, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $3.43 and the stock price of $50.38 per share. A decrease of 8% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 15.9 of the past four quarters.
AMPH PE ratio history
Over the last nine years, the average PE ratio of Amphastar Pharmaceuticals has been 139.19. The current 14.69 price-to-earnings ratio is 89% less than the historical average. In the past nine years, AMPH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2016 quarter at 1,200, with a price of $12 and an EPS of $0.01. The Jun 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 11.66, with a price of $40 and an EPS of $3.43.
Amphastar Pharmaceuticals PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 3,513.64% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -97.33% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 21.7 | 45.64% |
| 2022 | 14.9 | -16.85% |
| 2021 | 17.92 | -97.33% |
| 2020 | 670.33 | 3,513.64% |
| 2019 | 18.55 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 240.5 | 187.23% |
| 2016 | 83.73 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
AMPH average PE ratio chart
Currently, AMPH's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AMPH PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AMPH Amphastar Pharmaceuticals Inc | 14.53 | $2.43B |
| SCYX Scynexis Inc | N/A | $56.78M |
| RGLS Regulus Therapeutics Inc | N/A | $94.93M |
| MRNS Marinus Pharmaceuticals Inc | N/A | $93.09M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AMPH stock is 14.69 as of Oct 22, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH)?
The average PE ratio for AMPH stock over the past 3 years is 18.26.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Amphastar Pharmaceuticals (AMPH)?
The average PE ratio for AMPH stock over the past 5 years is 88.14.
What is the highest PE ratio for AMPH?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last nine years has been 1,200 and it was in the Mar 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AMPH compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of AMPH is 89% lower than the 9-year historical average.
How is AMPH's PE ratio calculated (Amphastar Pharmaceuticals 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 22, 2024), Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's stock price is $50.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $3.43. Therefore, Amphastar Pharmaceuticals's price to earnings ratio for today is 14.69. PE RATIO(14.69) = STOCK PRICE($50.38) / TTM EPS($3.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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