DJCO Daily Journal PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Daily Journal stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 8.75. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $56.73 and the stock price of $496.32 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 51% from the past four quarters average of 18.0.
DJCO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Daily Journal for the last ten years is 219.77. The current PE ratio of 8.75 is 96% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, DJCO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2016 quarter at 1,956.9, when the stock price was $195.69 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest value was in the Jun 2021 quarter, when it reached 3.2 with a price of $338.5 and an EPS of $105.9.
Daily Journal PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -95.25% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.64 | -54.21% |
| 2023 | 18.87 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 3.92 | -95.25% |
| 2020 | 82.59 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 40.57 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 315.59 | -19.57% |
DJCO average PE ratio chart
DJCO's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
DJCO PE vs peers
DJCO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks NWSA and NYT.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DJCO Daily Journal Corp | 8.52 | $665.64M |
| NYT New York Times Co | 31.01 | $8.69B |
| NWSA News Corp | 44.89 | $15.83B |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $80.35M |
| SSP EW SCRIPPS Co | N/A | $189.57M |
| MEG Montrose Environmental Group Inc | N/A | $806.41M |
| GCI Gannett Co Inc | N/A | $701.67M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Daily Journal's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, DJCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.75.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Daily Journal (DJCO)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DJCO stock is 18.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Daily Journal (DJCO)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for DJCO stock is 18.76.
What is the highest PE ratio for DJCO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 1,956.9 in the Mar 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for DJCO compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of DJCO is 96% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Daily Journal's PE ratio so low?
DJCO's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is DJCO's PE ratio calculated (Daily Journal PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Daily Journal's stock price is $496.32. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $56.73. Therefore, Daily Journal's P/E ratio for today is 8.75. PE RATIO(8.75) = STOCK PRICE($496.32) / TTM EPS($56.73)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.