BUSE
First Busey
PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- Financial Services
- NASDAQ: BUSE
- PE Ratio
The current PE ratio for First Busey stock as of Jun 22, 2026 is 12.51. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.28 and the stock price of $28.52 per share. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 25% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.8.
BUSE PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of First Busey for the last ten years is 13.94. The current P/E ratio of 12.51 is 10% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, BUSE's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2016 quarter at 21.68, when the price was $30.78 and the EPS was $1.42. The lowest point was in the Sep 2023 quarter, when it reached 8.14 with a price of $19.22 and an EPS of $2.36.
First Busey PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 38.71% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -40.35% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.97 | 36.15% | $23.79 | $1.49 |
| 2024 | 11.73 | 4.45% | $23.57 | $2.01 |
| 2023 | 11.23 | 5.35% | $24.82 | $2.21 |
| 2022 | 10.66 | -12.34% | $24.72 | $2.32 |
| 2021 | 12.16 | 3.84% | $27.12 | $2.23 |
| 2020 | 11.71 | -19.96% | $21.55 | $1.84 |
| 2019 | 14.63 | 20.41% | $27.5 | $1.88 |
| 2018 | 12.15 | -40.35% | $24.54 | $2.02 |
| 2017 | 20.37 | -6.04% | $29.94 | $1.47 |
| 2016 | 21.68 | 38.71% | $30.78 | $1.42 |
| 2015 | 15.63 | -11.14% | $20.63 | $1.32 |
| 2014 | 17.59 | -12.05% | $19.53 | $1.11 |
| 2013 | 20 | -5.39% | $17.4 | $0.87 |
| 2012 | 21.14 | 22.62% | $13.95 | $0.66 |
| 2011 | 17.24 | -0.98% | $15 | $0.87 |
First Busey PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | 11.08 | -30.62% | $25.27 | $2.28 |
| Dec 2025 | 15.97 | -19.99% | $23.79 | $1.49 |
| Sep 2025 | 19.96 | -0.55% | $23.15 | $1.16 |
| Jun 2025 | 20.07 | 1.26% | $22.89 | $1.14 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.82 | 68.97% | $21.6 | $1.09 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.73 | -11.2% | $23.57 | $2.01 |
| Sep 2024 | 13.21 | 6.96% | $26.02 | $1.97 |
| Jun 2024 | 12.35 | 3.17% | $24.21 | $1.96 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.97 | 6.59% | $24.05 | $2.01 |
| Dec 2023 | 11.23 | 37.96% | $24.82 | $2.21 |
| Sep 2023 | 8.14 | -0.73% | $19.22 | $2.36 |
| Jun 2023 | 8.2 | -0.85% | $20.1 | $2.45 |
| Mar 2023 | 8.27 | -22.42% | $20.34 | $2.46 |
| Dec 2022 | 10.66 | 8.11% | $24.72 | $2.32 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.86 | -11.57% | $21.98 | $2.23 |
BUSE Price vs fair value
BUSE average PE ratio chart
What this chart measures
The Historical Valuation Regime chart shows where the stock's current valuation sits relative to its own historical valuation range over the selected lookback period.
This is a history-relative tool, not a market-relative percentile. It does not compare the stock to other companies. Instead, it compares each historical valuation reading to the stock's own past readings.
Percentile logic
The threshold lines are calculated them from the stock's real historical values using percentile interpolation. That is why some colored bands are narrow while others are wide: the band widths reflect how the stock actually traded through time.
Regime map
| Historical percentile | Regime | Chart meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 0-10 | Historically Low | Deep cheap zone |
| >10-25 | Below Average | Cheap relative to history |
| >25-75 | Average | Within the normal historical range |
| >75-90 | Above Average | Expensive relative to history |
| >90-100 | Historically High | Extreme or stretched valuation |
How to read each part
| Chart element | What it tells you |
|---|---|
| Main line | The actual historical valuation values over time for the selected metric. |
| Dashed horizontal lines | The stock's computed P10, P25, Median, P75, and P90 thresholds for the selected period. |
| Colored bands | The historical valuation zones between those thresholds. |
| Metric boxes | Current ratio, historical median, current percentile, and current regime. |
| Timeline strip | A condensed regime history showing how the stock moved between cheap, fair, and expensive states across each observation. |
Important metric definitions
Current Percentile is the percentile rank of the latest valid historical observation within the selected lookback range.
Current Regime is assigned directly from the latest observation's percentile bucket using the fixed 10 / 25 / 75 / 90 cutoffs shown above.
How to use it well
This chart is most useful for answering a narrow question: Is this stock trading high, low, or normal relative to its own history? It works best alongside growth, profitability, and forward-looking business analysis, because a stock can deserve a higher or lower regime if its business quality has changed.
The current PE ratio of BUSE is higher than its 5-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
First Busey's price to earnings (P/E) of 12.51 is lower than the Financial Services sector, the industry and its peers average. But in comparison with the Financial Services sector average of 12.78, First Busey's price to earnings (P/E) is only 2.1% lower.
BUSE PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks WTFC and GBCI, BUSE's PE ratio is lower. First Busey's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 16.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BUSE First Busey Corp | 12.67 | $2.44B |
| WTFC Wintrust Financial Corp | 13.01 | $10.62B |
| OSBC Old Second Bancorp Inc | 13.05 | $1.16B |
| FCBC First Community Bankshares Inc | 16.72 | $839.19M |
| GBCI Glacier Bancorp Inc | 23.2 | $6.46B |
Frequently asked questions
What is First Busey's PE ratio?
As of Jun 22, 2026, BUSE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.51.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for First Busey (BUSE)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BUSE stock is 13.64.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for First Busey (BUSE)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for BUSE stock is 12.5.
What is the highest PE ratio for BUSE?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 21.68 in the Dec 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BUSE compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BUSE is 10% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BUSE's PE ratio calculated (First Busey PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jun 22, 2026), First Busey's share price is $28.52. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2026 is $2.28. Therefore, First Busey's PE ratio for today is 12.51. PE RATIO(12.51) = STOCK PRICE($28.52) / TTM EPS($2.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.