GLAD Gladstone Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the Gladstone Capital stock's PE ratio is 6.43. This results from the current EPS of $4.34 and stock price of $27.89. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.
GLAD PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Gladstone Capital has averaged 18.5 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 6.43 is 65% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, GLAD's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2014 quarter at 165.4, when the stock price was $16.54 and the EPS was $0.1. The lowest value was in the Sep 2021 quarter, when it reached 4.45 with a price of $22.6 and an EPS of $5.08.
Gladstone Capital PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 228.99% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -42.49% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.54 | -34.2% |
| 2023 | 8.42 | -42.49% |
| 2022 | 14.64 | 228.99% |
| 2021 | 4.45 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 14.34 | 4.14% |
| 2018 | 13.77 | -2.89% |
| 2017 | 14.18 | -14.53% |
| 2016 | 16.59 | -18.4% |
| 2015 | 20.33 | 22.84% |
GLAD average PE ratio chart
GLAD's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
GLAD PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stock OCSL, GLAD's PE ratio stands lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GLAD Gladstone Capital Corp | 6.43 | $622.78M |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 21.17 | $1.25B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $107.72M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Gladstone Capital's PE ratio?
As of Dec 24, 2024, GLAD stock has a price to earnings ratio of 6.43.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for GLAD stock is 10.08.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gladstone Capital (GLAD)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for GLAD stock is 10.49.
What is the highest PE ratio for GLAD?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 165.4 in the Dec 2014 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for GLAD compare to its historical average?
GLAD's price to earnings ratio is currently 65% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Gladstone Capital's PE ratio so low?
GLAD's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 6.43 is considered low.
How is GLAD's PE ratio calculated (Gladstone Capital PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Gladstone Capital's stock price is $27.89. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.34. Therefore, Gladstone Capital's P/E ratio for today is 6.43. PE RATIO(6.43) = STOCK PRICE($27.89) / TTM EPS($4.34)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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