BWFG Bankwell Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Bankwell Financial Group stock stands at 24.11 as of Apr 1, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $1.24 and stock price of $29.9. An increase of 73% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 13.9 of the last 4 quarters.
BWFG PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Bankwell Financial Group has been 13.52. The current 24.11 PE ratio is 78% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, BWFG's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 26.07, with a price of $19.55 and an EPS of $0.75. The Mar 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 4.85, with a price of $24.86 and an EPS of $5.13.
Bankwell Financial Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 291.89% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -62.72% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 25.12 | 291.89% | $31.15 | $1.24 |
| 2023 | 6.41 | 5.43% | $30.18 | $4.71 |
| 2022 | 6.08 | -37.45% | $29.43 | $4.84 |
| 2021 | 9.72 | -62.72% | $32.84 | $3.38 |
| 2020 | 26.07 | 109.73% | $19.55 | $0.75 |
| 2019 | 12.43 | -3.42% | $28.84 | $2.32 |
| 2018 | 12.87 | -32.55% | $28.71 | $2.23 |
| 2017 | 19.08 | -3.73% | $34.34 | $1.8 |
| 2016 | 19.82 | 22.8% | $32.5 | $1.64 |
| 2015 | 16.14 | -40.04% | $19.85 | $1.23 |
| 2014 | 26.92 | 87.99% | $21 | $0.78 |
| 2013 | 14.32 | -58.64% | $20.9 | $1.46 |
| 2012 | 34.62 | 91.69% | $13.5 | $0.39 |
| 2011 | 18.06 | N/A | $13 | $0.72 |
Bankwell Financial Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 25.12 | 64.4% | $31.15 | $1.24 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.28 | 78.92% | $29.95 | $1.96 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.54 | 26.71% | $25.37 | $2.97 |
| Mar 2024 | 6.74 | 5.15% | $25.94 | $3.85 |
| Dec 2023 | 6.41 | 22.8% | $30.18 | $4.71 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.22 | -1.69% | $24.27 | $4.65 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.31 | 9.48% | $24.38 | $4.59 |
| Mar 2023 | 4.85 | -20.23% | $24.86 | $5.13 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.08 | 0.33% | $29.43 | $4.84 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.06 | -12.43% | $29.11 | $4.8 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.92 | -23.87% | $31.05 | $4.49 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.09 | -6.48% | $33.83 | $3.72 |
| Dec 2021 | 9.72 | -19% | $32.84 | $3.38 |
| Sep 2021 | 12 | -16.2% | $29.17 | $2.43 |
| Jun 2021 | 14.32 | -30.92% | $27.64 | $1.93 |
BWFG average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BWFG is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
BWFG PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks WBS and BHB, BWFG's PE ratio stands higher. Bankwell Financial Group is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (24.11) than its peer group average of 12.03.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 10.15 | $278.44M |
| BHB Bar Harbor Bankshares | 10.43 | $456.76M |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 11.58 | $8.69B |
| UNB Union Bankshares Inc | 15.97 | $140.65M |
| BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc | 24.11 | $236.43M |
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | N/A | $575.59M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bankwell Financial Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BWFG stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 24.11.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG)?
The average PE ratio for BWFG stock over the past 3 years is 8.78.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Bankwell Financial Group (BWFG)?
The average PE ratio for BWFG stock over the past 5 years is 11.22.
What is the highest PE ratio for BWFG?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 26.07 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BWFG compare to its historical average?
BWFG's price to earnings ratio is currently 78% above its 10-year historical average.
How is BWFG's PE ratio calculated (Bankwell Financial Group PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Bankwell Financial Group's stock price is $29.9. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.24. Therefore, Bankwell Financial Group's P/E ratio for today is 24.11. PE RATIO(24.11) = STOCK PRICE($29.9) / TTM EPS($1.24)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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