BCPC Balchem PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Balchem stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 47.83. This results from the current EPS of $3.77 and stock price of $180.31. The PE ratio has increased by 8% from the past four quarters average of 44.1.
BCPC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Balchem has averaged 39.12 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 47.83 is 22% more 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 Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 26.66 with a price of $55.72 and an EPS of $2.09.
Balchem PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 48.88% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -39.6% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 44.01 | 18.56% |
| 2022 | 37.12 | -34.39% |
| 2021 | 56.58 | 29.15% |
| 2020 | 43.81 | 6.91% |
| 2019 | 40.98 | 28.14% |
| 2018 | 31.98 | 12.29% |
| 2017 | 28.48 | -39.6% |
| 2016 | 47.15 | 48.88% |
| 2015 | 31.67 | -17.31% |
| 2014 | 38.3 | -1.47% |
BCPC average PE ratio chart
BCPC's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
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 | 13.96 | $12.19B |
| MMM 3M Co | 16.08 | $69.53B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 48.24 | $5.91B |
| STE STERIS plc | 48.87 | $21.23B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $22.9B |
| CDXS Codexis Inc | N/A | $379.22M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Balchem's PE ratio?
BCPC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 47.83 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Balchem (BCPC)?
The average PE ratio for BCPC stock over the past 3 years is 42.51.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Balchem (BCPC)?
The average PE ratio for BCPC stock over the past 5 years is 42.56.
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 22% above 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 21, 2024), Balchem's stock price is $180.31. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.77. Therefore, Balchem's price to earnings ratio for today is 47.83. PE RATIO(47.83) = STOCK PRICE($180.31) / TTM EPS($3.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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