CSWC Capital Southwest PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Capital Southwest stock stands at 14.16 as of Apr 24, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.41 and the stock price of $19.96 per share. A decrease of 2.6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 14.5 of the last 4 quarters.
CSWC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Capital Southwest has been 12.29. The current 14.16 PE ratio is 15% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, CSWC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2020 quarter at 22.76, with a price of $17.75 and an EPS of $0.78. The Dec 2015 quarter recorded the bottom point at 4.9, with a price of $13.88 and an EPS of $2.83.
Capital Southwest PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 184.6% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -40.22% in 2012
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.18 | -24.63% | $24.96 | $2.05 |
| 2023 | 16.16 | 27.34% | $17.78 | $1.1 |
| 2022 | 12.69 | 52.89% | $23.73 | $1.87 |
| 2021 | 8.3 | N/A | $22.16 | $2.67 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $11.42 | -$1.24 |
| 2019 | 8.59 | 23.6% | $21.04 | $2.45 |
| 2018 | 6.95 | -39.2% | $17.02 | $2.45 |
| 2017 | 11.43 | N/A | $16.91 | $1.48 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $13.87 | -$0.35 |
| 2015 | 13.49 | 184.6% | $46.42 | $3.44 |
| 2014 | 4.74 | 16.75% | $34.72 | $7.32 |
| 2013 | 4.06 | 6.28% | $28.75 | N/A |
| 2012 | 3.82 | -40.22% | $23.64 | N/A |
| 2011 | 6.39 | 38.01% | $22.88 | N/A |
| 2010 | 4.63 | N/A | $22.72 | N/A |
Capital Southwest PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 15.48 | 0.39% | $21.82 | $1.41 |
| Sep 2024 | 15.42 | 2.25% | $25.29 | $1.64 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.08 | 23.81% | $26.09 | $1.73 |
| Mar 2024 | 12.18 | 20.24% | $24.96 | $2.05 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.13 | -17.71% | $23.7 | $2.34 |
| Sep 2023 | 12.31 | 1.74% | $22.9 | $1.86 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.1 | -25.12% | $19.72 | $1.63 |
| Mar 2023 | 16.16 | 29.49% | $17.78 | $1.1 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.48 | 34.05% | $17.1 | $1.37 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.31 | -35.3% | $16.94 | $1.82 |
| Jun 2022 | 14.39 | 13.4% | $18.42 | $1.28 |
| Mar 2022 | 12.69 | -22.72% | $23.73 | $1.87 |
| Dec 2021 | 16.42 | 17.37% | $25.28 | $1.54 |
| Sep 2021 | 13.99 | 73.36% | $25.18 | $1.8 |
| Jun 2021 | 8.07 | -2.77% | $23.23 | $2.88 |
CSWC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CSWC is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
Frequently asked questions
What is Capital Southwest's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CSWC stock as of Apr 24, 2025, stands at 14.16.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 13.19.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 13.37.
What is the highest PE ratio for CSWC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 22.76 and it was in the Dec 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CSWC compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of CSWC is 15% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is CSWC's PE ratio calculated (Capital Southwest PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 24, 2025), Capital Southwest's stock price is $19.96. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.41. Therefore, Capital Southwest's P/E ratio for today is 14.16. PE RATIO(14.16) = STOCK PRICE($19.96) / TTM EPS($1.41)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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