CPRX Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals stock as of Apr 23, 2025 is 16.75. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.38 and the stock price of $23.12 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 20% from the past four quarters average of 21.0.
CPRX PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Catalyst Pharmaceuticals for the last six years is 17.27. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 16.75 is 3% less than the historical average. In the past six years, CPRX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2019 quarter at 59, when the stock price was $5.31 and the EPS was $0.09. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2020 quarter, when it reached 4.3 with a price of $2.97 and an EPS of $0.69.
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 284.05% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -61.65% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.12 | -39.74% | $20.87 | $1.38 |
| 2023 | 25.09 | 7.91% | $16.81 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | 23.25 | 30.47% | $18.6 | $0.8 |
| 2021 | 17.82 | 284.05% | $6.77 | $0.38 |
| 2020 | 4.64 | -61.65% | $3.34 | $0.72 |
| 2019 | 12.1 | N/A | $3.75 | $0.31 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $1.92 | -$0.33 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $3.91 | -$0.21 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $1.05 | -$0.22 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $2.45 | -$0.25 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $2.97 | -$0.24 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $1.95 | -$0.27 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $0.44 | -$0.14 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $1.29 | -$0.29 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $0.99 | -$0.22 |
Catalyst Pharmaceuticals PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 15.12 | -4.91% | $20.87 | $1.38 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.9 | -39.43% | $19.88 | $1.25 |
| Jun 2024 | 26.25 | -1.2% | $15.49 | $0.59 |
| Mar 2024 | 26.57 | 5.9% | $15.94 | $0.6 |
| Dec 2023 | 25.09 | 26.65% | $16.81 | $0.67 |
| Sep 2023 | 19.81 | 62.11% | $11.69 | $0.59 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.22 | -29.97% | $13.44 | $1.1 |
| Mar 2023 | 17.45 | -24.95% | $16.58 | $0.95 |
| Dec 2022 | 23.25 | 17.78% | $18.6 | $0.8 |
| Sep 2022 | 19.74 | 49.21% | $12.83 | $0.65 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.23 | -29.78% | $7.01 | $0.53 |
| Mar 2022 | 18.84 | 5.72% | $8.29 | $0.44 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.82 | 34.49% | $6.77 | $0.38 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.25 | 65.83% | $5.3 | $0.4 |
| Jun 2021 | 7.99 | 19.61% | $5.75 | $0.72 |
CPRX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CPRX is above its 5-year historical average, but it is lower than the 3 and 10-year averages.
CPRX PE vs peers
When compared to its peers JNJ and ABT, CPRX's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PFE's. Catalyst Pharmaceuticals is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (16.75) than its peer group average of 22.19.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PFE Pfizer Inc | 15.83 | $127.4B |
| CPRX Catalyst Pharmaceuticals Inc | 16.75 | $2.81B |
| ABT Abbott Laboratories | 16.92 | $225.12B |
| JNJ Johnson & Johnson | 17.13 | $373.47B |
| SRPT Sarepta Therapeutics Inc | 24.25 | $5.81B |
| BMRN Biomarin Pharmaceutical Inc | 27.53 | $11.82B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's PE ratio?
CPRX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.75 as of Apr 23, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, CPRX stock has a PE ratio of 19.51.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Catalyst Pharmaceuticals (CPRX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CPRX stock has a PE ratio of 15.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for CPRX?
Over the last six years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 59 in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CPRX compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of CPRX is 3% lower than the 6-year historical average.
How is CPRX's PE ratio calculated (Catalyst Pharmaceuticals 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 (Apr 23, 2025), Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's stock price is $23.12. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.38. Therefore, Catalyst Pharmaceuticals's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.75. PE RATIO(16.75) = STOCK PRICE($23.12) / TTM EPS($1.38)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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