FCFS Firstcash PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Firstcash stock's PE ratio is 18.96. This results from the current EPS of $5.43 and stock price of $102.97. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 14% from the past four quarters average of 22.1.
FCFS PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Firstcash has averaged 22.44 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 18.96 is 16% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, FCFS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2017 quarter at 30.68, when the stock price was $58.3 and the EPS was $1.9. The lowest value was in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 16.18 with a price of $86.91 and an EPS of $5.37.
Firstcash PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 57.7% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -34.04% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.49 | 39% |
| 2022 | 16.18 | -34.04% |
| 2021 | 24.53 | -9.98% |
| 2020 | 27.25 | 29.45% |
| 2019 | 21.05 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 21.15 | -5.62% |
| 2017 | 22.41 | -18% |
| 2016 | 27.33 | 57.7% |
| 2015 | 17.33 | -7.52% |
| 2014 | 18.74 | -12.43% |
FCFS average PE ratio chart
FCFS's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FCFS PE vs peers
FCFS's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks V and PLUS, but it is greater than WLFC's. Firstcash is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (18.96) than its peer group average of 25.08.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| WLFC Willis Lease Finance Corp | 13.84 | $1.33B |
| FCFS Firstcash Inc | 19.36 | $4.7B |
| PLUS Eplus Inc | 20.32 | $2.21B |
| V Visa Inc | 31.78 | $585.36B |
| WINA Winmark Corp | 35.46 | $1.43B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Firstcash's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FCFS stock is 18.96 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Firstcash (FCFS)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for FCFS stock is 20.29.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Firstcash (FCFS)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for FCFS stock is 21.58.
What is the highest PE ratio for FCFS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 30.68 and it was in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FCFS compare to its historical average?
FCFS's price to earnings ratio is currently 16% below its 10-year historical average.
How is FCFS's PE ratio calculated (Firstcash 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 21, 2024), Firstcash's stock price is $102.97. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.43. Therefore, Firstcash's P/E ratio for today is 18.96. PE RATIO(18.96) = STOCK PRICE($102.97) / TTM EPS($5.43)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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