CSWC Capital Southwest PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Capital Southwest stock stands at 13.44 as of Jan 14, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.64 and the stock price of $22.04 per share. The current price-to-earnings ratio is about the same as the last 4 quarters average.
CSWC PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Capital Southwest has been 12.23. The current 13.44 PE ratio is 10% 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: -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 Jan 14, 2025, stands at 13.44.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 12.93.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Capital Southwest (CSWC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for CSWC stock is 13.24.
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 10% 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 (Jan 14, 2025), Capital Southwest's stock price is $22.04. 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 13.44. PE RATIO(13.44) = STOCK PRICE($22.04) / TTM EPS($1.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.