GAIN Gladstone Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the GAIN stock has a PE ratio of 7.05. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.91 and the stock price of $13.46 per share. A decrease of 15% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 8.3 of the last four quarters.

GAIN PE ratio history

How has GAIN's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Gladstone Investment over the last ten years is 7.16. The current 7.05 P/E ratio is similar to 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.

Today
7.05
Average
7.16
Median
6.64
Minimum
3.02
Maximum
13.76

Gladstone Investment PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 136.26% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -53.47% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 5.76 -53.47% $14.23 $2.47
2023 12.38 136.26% $13.25 $1.07
2022 5.24 -45.13% $16.13 $3.08
2021 9.55 N/A $12.23 $1.28
2020 N/A N/A $7.85 -$0.22
2019 4.66 -13.22% $11.6 $2.49
2018 5.37 -12.4% $10.1 $1.88
2017 6.13 -28.39% $9.07 $1.48
2016 8.56 117.26% $7.02 $0.82
2015 3.94 N/A $7.4 $1.88
2014 N/A N/A $8.27 -$0.05
2013 10.3 34.64% $7.31 $0.71
2012 7.65 -27.07% $7.57 $0.99
2011 10.49 N/A $7.76 $0.74
2010 N/A N/A $5.98 -$0.5

Gladstone Investment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 6.94 -49.56% $13.25 $1.91
Sep 2024 13.76 99.71% $14.45 $1.05
Jun 2024 6.89 19.62% $13.98 $2.03
Mar 2024 5.76 -18.99% $14.23 $2.47
Dec 2023 7.11 26.74% $14.15 $1.99
Sep 2023 5.61 -58.69% $12.74 $2.27
Jun 2023 13.58 9.69% $13.04 $0.96
Mar 2023 12.38 36.19% $13.25 $1.07
Dec 2022 9.09 -5.31% $12.91 $1.42
Sep 2022 9.6 37.73% $12.1 $1.26
Jun 2022 6.97 33.02% $14.08 $2.02
Mar 2022 5.24 -1.87% $16.13 $3.08
Dec 2021 5.34 28.99% $17.08 $3.2
Sep 2021 4.14 -22.47% $13.87 $3.35
Jun 2021 5.34 -44.08% $14.41 $2.7

GAIN average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of GAIN for the past years

The current PE ratio of GAIN is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
8.88
5-year avg
7.96
10-year avg
7.16
15-year avg
23.35

GAIN PE vs peers

What is GAIN's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer OCSL, GAIN's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than OFS's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
OFS OFS Capital Corp 4.47 $127.01M
GAIN Gladstone Investment Corporation 7.05 $495.83M
OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 22.68 $1.27B

Frequently asked questions

What is Gladstone Investment's PE ratio?

GAIN stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.05 as of Apr 1, 2025.

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 8.88.

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 7.96.

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 1.5% below 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 7.05 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Gladstone Investment's share price is $13.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.91. Therefore, Gladstone Investment's PE ratio for today is 7.05. PE RATIO(7.05) = STOCK PRICE($13.46) / TTM EPS($1.91)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.