NKSH National Bankshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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Relative Growth: Rel. Growth: 60
Relative Strength: Rel. Strength: 54
Relative Valuation: Rel. Valuation: 74
Relative Profitability: Rel. Profitability: 80

The PE ratio for National Bankshares stock stands at 16.54 as of Nov 5, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.79 and the stock price of $29.61 per share. A decrease of 15% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 19.5 of the last 4 quarters.

NKSH PE ratio history

How has NKSH's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of National Bankshares has been 15.15. The current 16.54 PE ratio is 9% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, NKSH's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2024 quarter at 23.15, with a price of $28.71 and an EPS of $1.24. The Sep 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 7.13, with a price of $25.04 and an EPS of $3.51.

Today
16.54
Average
15.15
Median
15.33
Minimum
7.13
Maximum
23.15

National Bankshares PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 90.38% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -29.88% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 23.15 90.38% $28.71 $1.24
2023 12.16 30.61% $32.35 $2.66
2022 9.31 -14.82% $40.3 $4.33
2021 10.93 -13.46% $35.84 $3.28
2020 12.63 -25.49% $31.31 $2.48
2019 16.95 7.96% $44.93 $2.65
2018 15.7 -29.88% $36.43 $2.32
2017 22.39 10.79% $45.45 $2.03
2016 20.21 29.63% $43.45 $2.15
2015 15.59 24.62% $35.54 $2.28
2014 12.51 -13.19% $30.39 $2.43
2013 14.41 13.91% $36.89 $2.56
2012 12.65 15.1% $32.39 $2.56
2011 10.99 -21.5% $27.92 $2.54
2010 14 2.41% $31.49 $2.25

National Bankshares PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jun 2025 15.2 -21.24% $27.2 $1.79
Mar 2025 19.3 -16.63% $26.63 $1.38
Dec 2024 23.15 13.04% $28.71 $1.24
Sep 2024 20.48 12.22% $29.9 $1.46
Jun 2024 18.25 23.48% $28.28 $1.55
Mar 2024 14.78 21.55% $33.41 $2.26
Dec 2023 12.16 70.55% $32.35 $2.66
Sep 2023 7.13 -1.79% $25.04 $3.51
Jun 2023 7.26 -0.95% $29.19 $4.02
Mar 2023 7.33 -21.27% $31.46 $4.29
Dec 2022 9.31 0.11% $40.3 $4.33
Sep 2022 9.3 4.49% $33.76 $3.63
Jun 2022 8.9 -19.82% $31.4 $3.53
Mar 2022 11.1 1.56% $37.2 $3.35
Dec 2021 10.93 -3.95% $35.84 $3.28

NKSH Price vs fair value

How does NKSH's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

NKSH average PE ratio chart

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

NKSH's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
14.03
5-year avg
12.86
10-year avg
15.15
15-year avg
14.28

PE comparison

National Bankshares's P/E of 16.54 is above the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Compared to its Financial Services sector average of 13.73, National Bankshares's P/E is 20% higher.

NKSH PE vs peers

What is NKSH's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer stocks CBSH and FNLC, NKSH's PE ratio stands higher.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FNLC First Bancorp Inc 9.36 $285.42M
CBSH Commerce Bancshares Inc 12.95 $7.17B
NKSH National Bankshares Inc 16.54 $188.5M

Frequently asked questions

What is National Bankshares's PE ratio?

As of Nov 5, 2025, NKSH stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.54.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for National Bankshares (NKSH)?

The average PE ratio for NKSH stock over the past 3 years is 14.03.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for National Bankshares (NKSH)?

The average PE ratio for NKSH stock over the past 5 years is 12.86.

What is the highest PE ratio for NKSH?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 23.15 in the Dec 2024 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for NKSH compare to its historical average?

The current price to earnings ratio of NKSH is 9% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is NKSH's PE ratio calculated (National Bankshares PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 5, 2025), National Bankshares's stock price is $29.61. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $1.79. Therefore, National Bankshares's P/E ratio for today is 16.54. PE RATIO(16.54) = STOCK PRICE($29.61) / TTM EPS($1.79)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.