DJCO Daily Journal PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Daily Journal stock as of Feb 21, 2025 is 7.33. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $55.48 and the stock price of $406.84 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 45% from the past four quarters average of 13.4.
DJCO PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Daily Journal for the last ten years is 211.04. The current PE ratio of 7.33 is 97% 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 increase: 631.39% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -95.25% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.64 | -54.21% | $490.1 | $56.73 |
| 2023 | 18.87 | N/A | $294 | $15.58 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $256.39 | -$54.81 |
| 2021 | 3.92 | -95.25% | $320.37 | $81.77 |
| 2020 | 82.59 | N/A | $242 | $2.93 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $247.56 | -$18.26 |
| 2018 | 40.57 | N/A | $241 | $5.94 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $218.61 | -$0.66 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $219 | -$0.76 |
| 2015 | 315.59 | -19.57% | $186.2 | $0.59 |
| 2014 | 392.39 | 631.39% | $180.5 | $0.46 |
| 2013 | 53.65 | 129.47% | $146.99 | $2.74 |
| 2012 | 23.38 | 103.48% | $93.77 | $4.01 |
| 2011 | 11.49 | -11.27% | $65.25 | $5.68 |
| 2010 | 12.95 | 27.34% | $72 | $5.56 |
Daily Journal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.24 | 18.52% | $567.99 | $55.48 |
| Sep 2024 | 8.64 | -28.6% | $490.1 | $56.73 |
| Jun 2024 | 12.1 | -46.03% | $394.48 | $32.61 |
| Mar 2024 | 22.42 | -22.45% | $361.61 | $16.13 |
| Dec 2023 | 28.91 | 53.21% | $340.82 | $11.79 |
| Sep 2023 | 18.87 | N/A | $294 | $15.58 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $289.28 | -$12.21 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $284.96 | -$19.85 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $250.51 | -$46.84 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $256.39 | -$54.81 |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | $258.8 | -$23.34 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.3 | 161.67% | $311.99 | $14.65 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.14 | 107.65% | $356.73 | $43.83 |
| Sep 2021 | 3.92 | 22.5% | $320.37 | $81.77 |
| Jun 2021 | 3.2 | -13.75% | $338.5 | $105.9 |
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 | 7.33 | $560.39M |
| NYT New York Times Co | 28.09 | $7.87B |
| NWSA News Corp | 39.08 | $16.19B |
| LEE LEE ENTERPRISES Inc | N/A | $64.63M |
| SSP EW SCRIPPS Co | N/A | $154.59M |
| MEG Montrose Environmental Group Inc | N/A | $608.5M |
| GCI Gannett Co Inc | N/A | $633.69M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Daily Journal's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, DJCO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.33.
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 17.5.
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 18.11.
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 97% 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 (Feb 21, 2025), Daily Journal's stock price is $406.84. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $55.48. Therefore, Daily Journal's P/E ratio for today is 7.33. PE RATIO(7.33) = STOCK PRICE($406.84) / TTM EPS($55.48)
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