ISTR Investar Holding PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Investar Holding stock stands at 8.43 as of Mar 20, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.06 and the stock price of $17.37 per share. A decrease of 17% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 10.2 of the last 4 quarters.
ISTR PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Investar Holding has been 15.11. The current 8.43 PE ratio is 44% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, ISTR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2021 quarter at 42.35, with a price of $22.02 and an EPS of $0.52. The Jun 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 4.5, with a price of $12.11 and an EPS of $2.69.
Investar Holding PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 83.64% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -74.57% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.66 | 20.86% | $21.96 | $2.06 |
| 2023 | 8.82 | 45.07% | $14.91 | $1.69 |
| 2022 | 6.08 | -74.57% | $21.53 | $3.54 |
| 2021 | 23.91 | 83.64% | $18.41 | $0.77 |
| 2020 | 13.02 | -8.89% | $16.54 | $1.27 |
| 2019 | 14.29 | -18.76% | $24 | $1.68 |
| 2018 | 17.59 | -29.92% | $24.8 | $1.41 |
| 2017 | 25.1 | 49.4% | $24.1 | $0.96 |
| 2016 | 16.8 | -6.46% | $18.65 | $1.11 |
| 2015 | 17.96 | 27.11% | $17.6 | $0.98 |
| 2014 | 14.13 | N/A | $13.85 | $0.98 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.86 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.79 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.54 |
Investar Holding PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.66 | -1.11% | $21.96 | $2.06 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.78 | 7.05% | $19.4 | $1.8 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.07 | 10.18% | $15.4 | $1.53 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.14 | 3.63% | $16.36 | $1.79 |
| Dec 2023 | 8.82 | 85.68% | $14.91 | $1.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 4.75 | 5.56% | $10.59 | $2.23 |
| Jun 2023 | 4.5 | -5.26% | $12.11 | $2.69 |
| Mar 2023 | 4.75 | -21.88% | $13.96 | $2.94 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.08 | 1.16% | $21.53 | $3.54 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.01 | -55.55% | $19.9 | $3.31 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.52 | -12.21% | $21.9 | $1.62 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.4 | -35.59% | $19.09 | $1.24 |
| Dec 2021 | 23.91 | -43.54% | $18.41 | $0.77 |
| Sep 2021 | 42.35 | 247.7% | $22.02 | $0.52 |
| Jun 2021 | 12.18 | 2.53% | $22.89 | $1.88 |
ISTR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ISTR is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ISTR PE vs peers
ISTR's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks CCBG and SHBI. Investar Holding's current PE ratio of 8.43 is below the average of its peers, which is 15.63.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ISTR Investar Holding Corp | 8.61 | $174.21M |
| SHBI Shore Bancshares Inc | 10.4 | $457.93M |
| CCBG Capital City Bank Group Inc | 11.47 | $610.37M |
| SBFG Sb Financial Group Inc | 11.88 | $133.51M |
| SFBC Sound Financial Bancorp Inc | 28.34 | $131.64M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Investar Holding's PE ratio?
ISTR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 8.43 as of Mar 20, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Investar Holding (ISTR)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ISTR stock is 8.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Investar Holding (ISTR)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ISTR stock is 12.0.
What is the highest PE ratio for ISTR?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 42.35 in the Sep 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ISTR compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of ISTR is 44% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Investar Holding's PE ratio so low?
ISTR's PE ratio of 8.43 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is ISTR's PE ratio calculated (Investar Holding PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Mar 20, 2025), Investar Holding's stock price is $17.37. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.06. Therefore, Investar Holding's P/E ratio for today is 8.43. PE RATIO(8.43) = STOCK PRICE($17.37) / TTM EPS($2.06)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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