ESSA ESSA Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As at Jun 18, 2025, the ESSA stock has a PE ratio of 11.86. This is based on the current EPS of $1.55 and the stock price of $18.38 per share. An increase of 8% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 11.0 of the last four quarters.
ESSA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of ESSA Bancorp over the last ten years is 14.99. The current 11.86 P/E ratio is 21% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, ESSA's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2017 quarter at 44.77, with a price of $15.67 and an EPS of $0.35. The Jun 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 7.36, with a price of $14.95 and an EPS of $2.03.
ESSA Bancorp PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 2,173.52% in 2012
Maximum annual decrease: -97.36% in 2013
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.8 | 37.4% | $19.22 | $1.78 |
| 2023 | 7.86 | -16.47% | $15.01 | $1.91 |
| 2022 | 9.41 | -5.81% | $19.39 | $2.06 |
| 2021 | 9.99 | 12.63% | $16.49 | $1.65 |
| 2020 | 8.87 | -36.28% | $12.33 | $1.39 |
| 2019 | 13.92 | -48.63% | $16.42 | $1.18 |
| 2018 | 27.1 | 19.12% | $16.26 | $0.6 |
| 2017 | 22.75 | 21.72% | $15.7 | $0.69 |
| 2016 | 18.69 | 35.53% | $13.83 | $0.74 |
| 2015 | 13.79 | -3.57% | $12.96 | $0.94 |
| 2014 | 14.3 | 4.3% | $11.3 | $0.79 |
| 2013 | 13.71 | -97.36% | $10.42 | $0.76 |
| 2012 | 519.5 | 2,173.52% | $10.39 | $0.02 |
| 2011 | 22.85 | -30.53% | $10.51 | $0.46 |
| 2010 | 32.89 | 17% | $11.84 | $0.36 |
ESSA Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 12.16 | 8.47% | $18.85 | $1.55 |
| Dec 2024 | 11.21 | 3.8% | $19.5 | $1.74 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.8 | 11.11% | $19.22 | $1.78 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.72 | -1.32% | $17.59 | $1.81 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.85 | -8.96% | $18.23 | $1.85 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.82 | 37.66% | $20.02 | $1.85 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.86 | 6.79% | $15.01 | $1.91 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.36 | -2.13% | $14.95 | $2.03 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.52 | -25.02% | $15.72 | $2.09 |
| Dec 2022 | 10.03 | 6.59% | $20.87 | $2.08 |
| Sep 2022 | 9.41 | 3.63% | $19.39 | $2.06 |
| Jun 2022 | 9.08 | -11.5% | $16.8 | $1.85 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.26 | 1.28% | $17.95 | $1.75 |
| Dec 2021 | 10.13 | 1.4% | $17.33 | $1.71 |
| Sep 2021 | 9.99 | -1.28% | $16.49 | $1.65 |
ESSA Price vs fair value
ESSA average PE ratio chart
ESSA's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
ESSA PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks PFS and NWBI, ESSA's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ESSA ESSA Bancorp Inc | 11.86 | $186.64M |
| NWBI Northwest Bancshares Inc | 13.47 | $1.55B |
| PFS Provident Financial Services Inc | 14.16 | $2.11B |
Frequently asked questions
What is ESSA Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Jun 18, 2025, ESSA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 11.86.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for ESSA Bancorp (ESSA)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ESSA stock is 9.65.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for ESSA Bancorp (ESSA)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for ESSA stock is 9.78.
What is the highest PE ratio for ESSA?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 44.77 in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ESSA compare to its historical average?
ESSA's current price to earnings ratio is 21% below its 10-year historical average.
How is ESSA's PE ratio calculated (ESSA Bancorp PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jun 18, 2025), ESSA Bancorp's stock price is $18.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.55. Therefore, ESSA Bancorp's PE ratio for today is 11.86. PE RATIO(11.86) = STOCK PRICE($18.38) / TTM EPS($1.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.