BPOP Popular PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Popular stock's P/E ratio is 12.44. This takes into account the latest EPS of $7.37 and stock price of $91.66. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
BPOP PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Popular has averaged 10.67 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 12.44 is 17% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BPOP's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2018 quarter at 41.21, when the price was $41.62 and the EPS was $1.01. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2015 quarter, when it reached 3.27 with a price of $28.34 and an EPS of $8.66.
Popular PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 550.46% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -77.64% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.9 | 140.62% |
| 2022 | 4.53 | -36.55% |
| 2021 | 7.14 | -25.47% |
| 2020 | 9.58 | 12.31% |
| 2019 | 8.53 | 9.64% |
| 2018 | 7.78 | -77.64% |
| 2017 | 34.79 | 63.56% |
| 2016 | 21.27 | 550.46% |
| 2015 | 3.27 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
BPOP average PE ratio chart
Currently, BPOP's PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BPOP PE vs peers
BPOP's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks MTB and FITB, but it is above FBP's and OFG's. Popular's current PE ratio of 12.44 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 12.61.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| OFG Ofg Bancorp | 10.07 | $1.92B |
| FBP First Bancorp | 10.1 | $3.01B |
| UVSP UNIVEST FINANCIAL Corp | 11.86 | $864.9M |
| BPOP Popular Inc | 12.44 | $6.54B |
| MTB M&T Bank Corp | 13.94 | $31.44B |
| FITB Fifth Third Bancorp | 14.22 | $28.79B |
| FCBC First Community Bankshares Inc | 15.48 | $775.72M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Popular's PE ratio?
BPOP stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.44 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Popular (BPOP)?
The average PE ratio for BPOP stock over the past 3 years is 8.01.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Popular (BPOP)?
The average PE ratio for BPOP stock over the past 5 years is 7.84.
What is the highest PE ratio for BPOP?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 41.21 and it was in the Mar 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BPOP compare to its historical average?
BPOP's price to earnings ratio is currently 17% above its 10-year historical average.
How is BPOP's PE ratio calculated (Popular 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 20, 2024), Popular's share price is $91.66. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $7.37. Therefore, Popular's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.44. PE RATIO(12.44) = STOCK PRICE($91.66) / TTM EPS($7.37)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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