BWFG Bankwell Financial Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Bankwell Financial Group stock stands at 15.22 as of Jan 21, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $1.96 and stock price of $29.83. An increase of 65% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 9.2 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 15.22 PE ratio is 13% 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: 109.73% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -62.72% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.41 | 5.43% |
| 2022 | 6.08 | -37.45% |
| 2021 | 9.72 | -62.72% |
| 2020 | 26.07 | 109.73% |
| 2019 | 12.43 | -3.42% |
| 2018 | 12.87 | -32.55% |
| 2017 | 19.08 | -3.73% |
| 2016 | 19.82 | 22.8% |
| 2015 | 16.14 | -40.04% |
| 2014 | 26.92 | 87.99% |
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 UNB, BWFG's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than WBS's and WASH's. Bankwell Financial Group is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (15.22) than its peer group average of 12.77.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 10.97 | $293.52M |
| BHB Bar Harbor Bankshares | 11.36 | $482.01M |
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | 12.3 | $560.41M |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 13.64 | $10.33B |
| BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc | 15.22 | $234.42M |
| UNB Union Bankshares Inc | 15.58 | $137.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Bankwell Financial Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BWFG stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 15.22.
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 7.32.
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 10.33.
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 13% 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Bankwell Financial Group's stock price is $29.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.96. Therefore, Bankwell Financial Group's P/E ratio for today is 15.22. PE RATIO(15.22) = STOCK PRICE($29.83) / TTM EPS($1.96)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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