GAIN Gladstone Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Oct 24, 2024, the GAIN stock has a PE ratio of 6.94. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.03 and the stock price of $14.08 per share. An increase of 9% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 6.3 of the last four quarters.
GAIN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Gladstone Investment over the last ten years is 6.91. The current 6.94 P/E ratio is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GAIN's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2023 quarter at 13.58, with a price of $13.04 and an EPS of $0.96. The Dec 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 3.02, with a price of $9.32 and an EPS of $3.09.
Gladstone Investment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 136.26% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -53.47% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.76 | -53.47% |
| 2023 | 12.38 | 136.26% |
| 2022 | 5.24 | -45.13% |
| 2021 | 9.55 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 4.66 | -13.22% |
| 2018 | 5.37 | -12.4% |
| 2017 | 6.13 | -28.39% |
| 2016 | 8.56 | 117.26% |
| 2015 | 3.94 | N/A |
GAIN average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of GAIN is higher than its 10-year average, but it is lower than its 3 and 5-year averages.
GAIN PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock OCSL, GAIN's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GAIN Gladstone Investment Corporation | 6.93 | $516.39M |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 18.36 | $1.34B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $110.94M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gladstone Investment's PE ratio?
GAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.94 as of Oct 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gladstone Investment (GAIN)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for GAIN stock is 7.96.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gladstone Investment (GAIN)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for GAIN stock is 7.98.
What is the highest PE ratio for GAIN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 13.58 in the Jun 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GAIN compare to its historical average?
GAIN's current price to earnings ratio is 0.4% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Gladstone Investment's PE ratio so low?
GAIN's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 6.94 is considered low.
How is GAIN's PE ratio calculated (Gladstone Investment PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Oct 24, 2024), Gladstone Investment's share price is $14.08. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $2.03. Therefore, Gladstone Investment's PE ratio for today is 6.94. PE RATIO(6.94) = STOCK PRICE($14.08) / TTM EPS($2.03)
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