BCPC Balchem PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Mar 21, 2025, the Balchem stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 40.6. This results from the current EPS of $3.97 and stock price of $161.17. The PE ratio has decreased by 6% from the past four quarters average of 43.4.
BCPC PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Balchem has averaged 39.18 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 40.6 is 3.6% 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 2021 | 56.58 | 13.5% | $168.6 | $2.98 |
| Sep 2021 | 49.85 | 6.34% | $145.07 | $2.91 |
| Jun 2021 | 46.88 | 2.81% | $131.26 | $2.8 |
BCPC average PE ratio chart
BCPC's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.
BCPC PE vs peers
BCPC's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks STE and IFF, but it is above MMM's and EMN's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 11.44 | $10.21B |
| MMM 3M Co | 19.84 | $81.63B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 40.6 | $5.24B |
| STE STERIS plc | 46.5 | $21.66B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | 81.94 | $19.9B |
| CDXS Codexis Inc | N/A | $211.24M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Balchem's PE ratio?
BCPC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 40.6 as of Mar 21, 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 41.22.
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 3.6% 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 (Mar 21, 2025), Balchem's stock price is $161.17. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.97. Therefore, Balchem's price to earnings ratio for today is 40.6. PE RATIO(40.6) = STOCK PRICE($161.17) / TTM EPS($3.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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