MEOH Methanex PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the MEOH stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.52. This is based on the current EPS of $2.26 and the stock price of $46.38 per share. An increase of 7% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 19.3 of the past four quarters.
MEOH PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Methanex over the last ten years is 15.4. The current 20.52 price-to-earnings ratio is 33% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, MEOH's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2016 quarter at 42.17, with a price of $29.1 and an EPS of $0.69. The Sep 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 4.57, with a price of $31.87 and an EPS of $6.97.
Methanex PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 393.25% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -59.05% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.43 | 140.92% |
| 2022 | 7.65 | 22.6% |
| 2021 | 6.24 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 33.59 | 393.25% |
| 2018 | 6.81 | -59.05% |
| 2017 | 16.63 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 14.94 | 56.11% |
| 2014 | 9.57 | -44.1% |
MEOH average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MEOH is above its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
MEOH PE vs peers
MEOH's PE ratio is below its peer stocks BP and BCPC.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MEOH Methanex Corp. | 20.52 | $3.13B |
| BP BP plc | 28.04 | $77.67B |
| SCL Stepan Co | 33.39 | $1.51B |
| BCPC Balchem Corp | 43.9 | $5.38B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Methanex's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for MEOH stock is 20.52 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Methanex (MEOH)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for MEOH stock is 12.48.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Methanex (MEOH)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for MEOH stock is 14.77.
What is the highest PE ratio for MEOH?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 42.17 and it was in the Jun 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for MEOH compare to its historical average?
MEOH's current price to earnings ratio is 33% above its 10-year historical average.
How is MEOH's PE ratio calculated (Methanex PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Methanex's stock price is $46.38. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.26. Therefore, Methanex's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.52. PE RATIO(20.52) = STOCK PRICE($46.38) / TTM EPS($2.26)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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