LSTR Landstar System PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the Landstar System stock's PE ratio is 29.61. This results from the current EPS of $5.83 and stock price of $172.64. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
LSTR PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Landstar System has averaged 21.36 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 29.61 is 39% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, LSTR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 32.06, when the stock price was $186.93 and the EPS was $5.83. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 11.77 with a price of $142.74 and an EPS of $12.13.
Landstar System PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 89.96% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -37.66% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 26.31 | 89.96% |
| 2022 | 13.85 | -19.76% |
| 2021 | 17.26 | -36.5% |
| 2020 | 27.18 | 37.34% |
| 2019 | 19.79 | 28.67% |
| 2018 | 15.38 | -37.66% |
| 2017 | 24.67 | -5.73% |
| 2016 | 26.17 | 52.15% |
| 2015 | 17.2 | -28.57% |
| 2014 | 24.08 | 32.75% |
LSTR average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of LSTR is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
LSTR PE vs peers
LSTR's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks ODFL and JBHT.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LSTR Landstar System Inc | 29.61 | $6.1B |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 30.67 | $17.16B |
| ODFL Old Dominion Freight Line Inc | 31.54 | $38.72B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | 49.04 | $2.21B |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | 216.46 | $8.41B |
| HTLD Heartland Express Inc | N/A | $883.87M |
| PAMT PAMT Corp. | N/A | $359.19M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Landstar System's PE ratio?
LSTR's price to earnings ratio is 29.61 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Landstar System (LSTR)?
As an average over the last 3 years, LSTR stock has a PE ratio of 20.47.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Landstar System (LSTR)?
As an average over the last 5 years, LSTR stock has a PE ratio of 21.57.
What is the highest PE ratio for LSTR?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2024 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 32.06.
How does the current PE ratio for LSTR compare to its historical average?
LSTR's price to earnings ratio is currently 39% above its 10-year historical average.
How is LSTR's PE ratio calculated (Landstar System PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Landstar System's stock price is $172.64. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $5.83. Therefore, Landstar System's P/E ratio for today is 29.61. PE RATIO(29.61) = STOCK PRICE($172.64) / TTM EPS($5.83)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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