LANC Lancaster Colony PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio for Lancaster Colony stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 30.38. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.79 and the stock price of $175.91 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 14% from the past four quarters average of 35.4.
LANC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Lancaster Colony for the last ten years is 33.11. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 30.38 is 8% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, LANC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2022 quarter at 53.18, when the stock price was $197.3 and the EPS was $3.71. The lowest point was recorded in the Jun 2015 quarter, when it reached 24.42 with a price of $90.85 and an EPS of $3.72.
Lancaster Colony PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 26% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -34.2% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 32.75 | -34.2% |
| 2023 | 49.77 | 26% |
| 2022 | 39.5 | 5.53% |
| 2021 | 37.43 | 20.28% |
| 2020 | 31.12 | 14.75% |
| 2019 | 27.12 | -3.42% |
| 2018 | 28.08 | -3.6% |
| 2017 | 29.13 | 1.57% |
| 2016 | 28.68 | 17.44% |
| 2015 | 24.42 | -29.42% |
LANC average PE ratio chart
LANC's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
LANC PE vs peers
When compared to its peer JJSF, LANC's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CAG's and CPB's. Lancaster Colony's PE ratio is trading above the peer group average of 22.25.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SENEA Seneca Foods Corp | 12.04 | $496.83M |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | 20.6 | $10.89B |
| CPB Campbell Soup Co | 20.75 | $11.44B |
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 24.56 | $12.08B |
| LANC Lancaster Colony Corp | 29.99 | $4.79B |
| JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp | 31.28 | $2.72B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | N/A | $1.72B |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $425.27M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Lancaster Colony's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, LANC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.38.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Lancaster Colony (LANC)?
As an average over the last 3 years, LANC stock has a PE ratio of 41.17.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Lancaster Colony (LANC)?
As an average over the last 5 years, LANC stock has a PE ratio of 38.37.
What is the highest PE ratio for LANC?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2022 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 53.18.
How does the current PE ratio for LANC compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of LANC is 8% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is LANC's PE ratio calculated (Lancaster Colony PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Lancaster Colony's stock price is $175.91. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.79. Therefore, Lancaster Colony's price to earnings ratio for today is 30.38. PE RATIO(30.38) = STOCK PRICE($175.91) / TTM EPS($5.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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