BCPC Balchem PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the Balchem stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 33.2. This results from the current EPS of $4.6 and stock price of $152.71. The PE ratio has decreased by 11% from the past four quarters average of 37.3.
BCPC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Balchem has averaged 39.76 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 33.2 is 16% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, BCPC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2021 quarter at 56.58, when the stock price was $168.6 and the EPS was $2.98. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 27.81 with a price of $81.75 and an EPS of $2.94.
Balchem PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 48.88% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -39.6% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41.06 | -6.7% | $163 | $3.97 |
| 2023 | 44.01 | 18.56% | $148.75 | $3.38 |
| 2022 | 37.12 | -34.39% | $122.11 | $3.29 |
| 2021 | 56.58 | 29.15% | $168.6 | $2.98 |
| 2020 | 43.81 | 6.91% | $115.22 | $2.63 |
| 2019 | 40.98 | 28.14% | $101.63 | $2.48 |
| 2018 | 31.98 | 12.29% | $78.35 | $2.45 |
| 2017 | 28.48 | -39.6% | $80.6 | $2.83 |
| 2016 | 47.15 | 48.88% | $83.92 | $1.78 |
| 2015 | 31.67 | -17.31% | $60.8 | $1.92 |
| 2014 | 38.3 | -1.47% | $66.64 | $1.74 |
| 2013 | 38.87 | 47.18% | $58.7 | $1.51 |
| 2012 | 26.41 | -11.41% | $36.45 | $1.38 |
| 2011 | 29.81 | 4.93% | $40.54 | $1.36 |
| 2010 | 28.41 | 24.61% | $33.81 | $1.19 |
Balchem PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 32.62 | -9.84% | $150.06 | $4.6 |
| Jun 2025 | 36.18 | -8.24% | $159.2 | $4.4 |
| Mar 2025 | 39.43 | -3.97% | $166 | $4.21 |
| Dec 2024 | 41.06 | -12.04% | $163 | $3.97 |
| Sep 2024 | 46.68 | 10.07% | $176 | $3.77 |
| Jun 2024 | 42.41 | -2.01% | $153.95 | $3.63 |
| Mar 2024 | 43.28 | -1.66% | $154.95 | $3.58 |
| Dec 2023 | 44.01 | 14.61% | $148.75 | $3.38 |
| Sep 2023 | 38.4 | -11.42% | $124.04 | $3.23 |
| Jun 2023 | 43.35 | 6.25% | $134.81 | $3.11 |
| Mar 2023 | 40.8 | 9.91% | $126.48 | $3.1 |
| Dec 2022 | 37.12 | 3.51% | $122.11 | $3.29 |
| Sep 2022 | 35.86 | -6.57% | $121.58 | $3.39 |
| Jun 2022 | 38.38 | -11.28% | $129.74 | $3.38 |
| Mar 2022 | 43.26 | -23.54% | $136.7 | $3.16 |
BCPC Price vs fair value
BCPC average PE ratio chart
BCPC's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 33.2, BCPC stands above the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. Looking at its Basic Materials sector average of 22.74, Balchem's P/E is 46% higher.
BCPC PE vs peers
BCPC's PE ratio is less than its peer stock STE, but it is above MMM's and EMN's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 10.1 | $6.97B |
| MMM 3M Co | 26.04 | $87.29B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 33.2 | $4.95B |
| STE STERIS plc | 37.01 | $23.95B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $16.39B |
| CDXS Codexis Inc | N/A | $194.08M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Balchem's PE ratio?
BCPC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 33.2 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Balchem (BCPC)?
The average PE ratio for BCPC stock over the past 3 years is 40.45.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Balchem (BCPC)?
The average PE ratio for BCPC stock over the past 5 years is 42.28.
What is the highest PE ratio for BCPC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 56.58 in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BCPC compare to its historical average?
BCPC's price to earnings ratio is currently 16% below its 10-year historical average.
How is BCPC's PE ratio calculated (Balchem PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Balchem's stock price is $152.71. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $4.6. Therefore, Balchem's price to earnings ratio for today is 33.2. PE RATIO(33.2) = STOCK PRICE($152.71) / TTM EPS($4.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.