BLBD Blue Bird PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Blue Bird stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 10.3. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.35 and the stock price of $34.5 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 31% from its last 4 quarters average of 14.9.
BLBD PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Blue Bird for the last ten years is 26.61. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.3 is 61% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BLBD's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Oct 2016 quarter at 104.36, when the price was $14.61 and the EPS was $0.14. The lowest point was recorded in the Apr 2020 quarter, when it reached 9.34 with a price of $8.87 and an EPS of $0.95.
Blue Bird PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 500.81% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -77.03% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.82 | -48.63% | $48.45 | $3.27 |
| 2023 | 28.85 | N/A | $21.35 | $0.74 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $8.35 | -$1.48 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $21.32 | -$0.01 |
| 2020 | 26.8 | 29.41% | $12.06 | $0.45 |
| 2019 | 20.71 | -2.77% | $19.05 | $0.92 |
| 2018 | 21.3 | -18.33% | $24.5 | $1.15 |
| 2017 | 26.08 | -75.01% | $20.6 | $0.79 |
| 2016 | 104.36 | 500.81% | $14.61 | $0.14 |
| 2015 | 17.37 | -77.03% | $10.25 | $0.59 |
| 2014 | 75.62 | N/A | $9.83 | $0.13 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.46 |
Blue Bird PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 11.77 | -20.58% | $39.44 | $3.35 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.82 | -14.97% | $48.45 | $3.27 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.43 | 13.18% | $53.85 | $3.09 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.4 | 8.53% | $38.34 | $2.49 |
| Dec 2023 | 14.19 | -50.81% | $26.96 | $1.9 |
| Sep 2023 | 28.85 | N/A | $21.35 | $0.74 |
| Jul 2023 | N/A | N/A | $22.48 | -$0.58 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $20.43 | -$1.07 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $10.71 | -$1.67 |
| Oct 2022 | N/A | N/A | $8.35 | -$1.48 |
| Jul 2022 | N/A | N/A | $9.17 | -$0.82 |
| Apr 2022 | N/A | N/A | $19.11 | -$0.46 |
| Jan 2022 | N/A | N/A | $15.64 | -$0.1 |
| Oct 2021 | N/A | N/A | $21.32 | -$0.01 |
| Jul 2021 | 44.5 | -31.79% | $23.14 | $0.52 |
BLBD average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BLBD is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BLBD PE vs peers
BLBD's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks PCAR and FSS, but it is above MLR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MLR Miller Industries Inc | 7.5 | $476.33M |
| BLBD Blue Bird Corp | 10.47 | $1.13B |
| PCAR Paccar Inc | 11.67 | $48.5B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 21.48 | $4.66B |
| WNC WABASH NATIONAL Corp | N/A | $439.78M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Bird's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BLBD stock as of Apr 23, 2025, stands at 10.3.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Blue Bird (BLBD)?
The average PE ratio for BLBD stock over the past 3 years is 17.08.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Blue Bird (BLBD)?
The average PE ratio for BLBD stock over the past 5 years is 28.65.
What is the highest PE ratio for BLBD?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 104.36 and it was in the Oct 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BLBD compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BLBD is 61% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BLBD's PE ratio calculated (Blue Bird PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 23, 2025), Blue Bird's share price is $34.5. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.35. Therefore, Blue Bird's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.3. PE RATIO(10.3) = STOCK PRICE($34.5) / TTM EPS($3.35)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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