BCPC Balchem PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Balchem stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 43.9. This results from the current EPS of $3.77 and stock price of $165.49. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
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 43.9 is 12% 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 | 12.19 | $10.64B |
| MMM 3M Co | 16.28 | $70.4B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 43.9 | $5.38B |
| STE STERIS plc | 47.16 | $20.48B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $21.92B |
| CDXS Codexis Inc | N/A | $429.68M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Balchem's PE ratio?
BCPC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 43.9 as of Dec 20, 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 12% 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Balchem's stock price is $165.49. 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 43.9. PE RATIO(43.9) = STOCK PRICE($165.49) / TTM EPS($3.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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