LANC Lancaster Colony PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Lancaster Colony stock as of Apr 1, 2025 is 30.74. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $5.7 and the stock price of $175.2 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 10% from the past four quarters average of 34.2.

LANC PE ratio history

How has LANC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Lancaster Colony for the last ten years is 33.2. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 30.74 is 7% 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.

Today
30.74
Average
33.2
Median
30.38
Minimum
24.42
Maximum
53.18

Lancaster Colony PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 77.44% in 2014

Maximum annual decrease: -34.2% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 32.75 -34.2% $188.97 $5.77
2023 49.77 26% $201.09 $4.04
2022 39.5 5.53% $128.78 $3.26
2021 37.43 20.28% $193.51 $5.17
2020 31.12 14.75% $154.99 $4.98
2019 27.12 -3.42% $148.6 $5.48
2018 28.08 -3.6% $138.42 $4.93
2017 29.13 1.57% $122.62 $4.21
2016 28.68 17.44% $127.61 $4.45
2015 24.42 -29.42% $90.85 $3.72
2014 34.6 77.44% $95.16 $2.75
2013 19.5 -3.89% $77.99 $4
2012 20.29 28.09% $71.21 $3.51
2011 15.84 21.1% $60.82 $3.84
2010 13.08 -5.9% $53.36 $4.08

Lancaster Colony PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 30.38 -0.39% $173.14 $5.7
Sep 2024 30.5 -6.87% $176.57 $5.79
Jun 2024 32.75 -23.82% $188.97 $5.77
Mar 2024 42.99 21.17% $207.63 $4.83
Dec 2023 35.48 -8.2% $166.39 $4.69
Sep 2023 38.65 -22.34% $165.03 $4.27
Jun 2023 49.77 17.02% $201.09 $4.04
Mar 2023 42.53 -20.03% $202.88 $4.77
Dec 2022 53.18 24.22% $197.3 $3.71
Sep 2022 42.81 8.38% $150.28 $3.51
Jun 2022 39.5 -11.55% $128.78 $3.26
Mar 2022 44.66 22.96% $149.15 $3.34
Dec 2021 36.32 6.07% $165.6 $4.56
Sep 2021 34.24 -8.52% $168.81 $4.93
Jun 2021 37.43 9.28% $193.51 $5.17

LANC average PE ratio chart

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

LANC's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
39.87
5-year avg
38.47
10-year avg
33.2
15-year avg
29.24

LANC PE vs peers

What is LANC's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer THS, 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 29.41.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
SENEA Seneca Foods Corp 15.95 $618.83M
CPB Campbell Soup Co 22.8 $11.9B
CAG Conagra Brands Inc 25.83 $12.7B
JJSF J&J Snack Foods Corp 30.55 $2.58B
LANC Lancaster Colony Corp 30.74 $4.83B
THS TreeHouse Foods Inc 51.9 $1.35B
SJM J M SMUCKER Co N/A $12.61B
HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc N/A $375.43M

Frequently asked questions

What is Lancaster Colony's PE ratio?

As of Apr 1, 2025, LANC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 30.74.

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 39.87.

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 38.47.

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 7% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Lancaster Colony's stock price is $175.2. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $5.7. Therefore, Lancaster Colony's price to earnings ratio for today is 30.74. PE RATIO(30.74) = STOCK PRICE($175.2) / TTM EPS($5.7)

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