CSWC Capital Southwest PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Capital Southwest stock stands at 14.2 as of Nov 22, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.64 and the stock price of $23.29 per share. An increase of 8% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 13.2 of the last 4 quarters.
CSWC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Capital Southwest has been 12.79. The current 14.2 PE ratio is 11% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, CSWC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2014 quarter at 31.59, with a price of $37.91 and an EPS of N/A. 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: -39.2% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.18 | -24.63% |
| 2023 | 16.16 | 27.34% |
| 2022 | 12.69 | 52.89% |
| 2021 | 8.3 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 8.59 | 23.6% |
| 2018 | 6.95 | -39.2% |
| 2017 | 11.43 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 13.49 | 184.6% |
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 Nov 22, 2024, stands at 14.2.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 13.22.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 13.45.
What is the highest PE ratio for CSWC?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 31.59 and it was in the Dec 2014 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CSWC compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of CSWC is 11% 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 (Nov 22, 2024), Capital Southwest's stock price is $23.29. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.64. Therefore, Capital Southwest's P/E ratio for today is 14.2. PE RATIO(14.2) = STOCK PRICE($23.29) / TTM EPS($1.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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