GAIN Gladstone Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 22, 2024, the GAIN stock has a PE ratio of 12.73. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.05 and the stock price of $13.37 per share. An increase of 52% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.4 of the last four quarters.
GAIN PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Gladstone Investment over the last ten years is 7.11. The current 12.73 P/E ratio is 79% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, GAIN's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2024 quarter at 13.76, with a price of $14.45 and an EPS of $1.05. 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 3, 5 and 10-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 | 12.73 | $490.53M |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 22.01 | $1.3B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $109.19M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gladstone Investment's PE ratio?
GAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 12.73 as of Nov 22, 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 8.44.
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 8.34.
What is the highest PE ratio for GAIN?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 13.76 in the Sep 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GAIN compare to its historical average?
GAIN's current price to earnings ratio is 79% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Nov 22, 2024), Gladstone Investment's share price is $13.37. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.05. Therefore, Gladstone Investment's PE ratio for today is 12.73. PE RATIO(12.73) = STOCK PRICE($13.37) / TTM EPS($1.05)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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