BLBD Blue Bird PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Blue Bird stock as of Dec 24, 2024 is 11.88. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.27 and the stock price of $38.85 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 23% from its last 4 quarters average of 15.5.
BLBD PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Blue Bird for the last ten years is 27.16. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 11.88 is 56% 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 | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 14.82 | -48.63% |
| 2023 | 28.85 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | 26.8 | 29.41% |
| 2019 | 20.71 | -2.77% |
| 2018 | 21.3 | -18.33% |
| 2017 | 26.08 | -75.01% |
| 2016 | 104.36 | 500.81% |
| 2015 | 17.37 | -77.03% |
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 stock FSS, but it is above PCAR's and MLR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MLR Miller Industries Inc | 11.11 | $773.98M |
| PCAR Paccar Inc | 11.75 | $55.28B |
| BLBD Blue Bird Corp | 12.24 | $1.29B |
| FSS Federal Signal Corp | 26.94 | $5.74B |
| WNC WABASH NATIONAL Corp | N/A | $759.26M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Blue Bird's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BLBD stock as of Dec 24, 2024, stands at 11.88.
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 18.14.
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 28.13.
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 56% 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 (Dec 24, 2024), Blue Bird's share price is $38.85. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.27. Therefore, Blue Bird's price to earnings ratio for today is 11.88. PE RATIO(11.88) = STOCK PRICE($38.85) / TTM EPS($3.27)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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