NTRS Northern Trust PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the NTRS stock has a P/E ratio of 8.86. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $9.8 and the stock price of $86.78 per share. A decrease of 33% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 13.2 of the past four quarters.
NTRS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Northern Trust over the last ten years is 15.84. The current 8.86 price-to-earnings ratio is 44% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, NTRS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2017 quarter at 21.94, with a price of $97.21 and an EPS of $4.43. The Dec 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 10.46, with a price of $102.5 and an EPS of $9.8.
Northern Trust PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 27.5% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -38.01% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10.46 | -36.91% | $102.5 | $9.8 |
| 2023 | 16.58 | 15.38% | $84.38 | $5.09 |
| 2022 | 14.37 | -14% | $88.49 | $6.16 |
| 2021 | 16.71 | -1.71% | $119.61 | $7.16 |
| 2020 | 17 | 6.58% | $93.14 | $5.48 |
| 2019 | 15.95 | 27.5% | $106.24 | $6.66 |
| 2018 | 12.51 | -38.01% | $83.59 | $6.68 |
| 2017 | 20.18 | -1.42% | $99.89 | $4.95 |
| 2016 | 20.47 | 14.42% | $89.05 | $4.35 |
| 2015 | 17.89 | -11.35% | $72.09 | $4.03 |
| 2014 | 20.18 | -1.85% | $67.4 | $3.34 |
| 2013 | 20.56 | 15.57% | $61.89 | $3.01 |
| 2012 | 17.79 | 10.77% | $50.16 | $2.82 |
| 2011 | 16.06 | -20.57% | $39.66 | $2.47 |
| 2010 | 20.22 | 22.69% | $55.41 | $2.74 |
Northern Trust PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 10.46 | -6.27% | $102.5 | $9.8 |
| Sep 2024 | 11.16 | -2.62% | $90.03 | $8.07 |
| Jun 2024 | 11.46 | -41.5% | $83.98 | $7.33 |
| Mar 2024 | 19.59 | 18.15% | $88.92 | $4.54 |
| Dec 2023 | 16.58 | 25.99% | $84.38 | $5.09 |
| Sep 2023 | 13.16 | -0.75% | $69.48 | $5.28 |
| Jun 2023 | 13.26 | -11.36% | $74.14 | $5.59 |
| Mar 2023 | 14.96 | 4.11% | $88.13 | $5.89 |
| Dec 2022 | 14.37 | 23.56% | $88.49 | $6.16 |
| Sep 2022 | 11.63 | -11.15% | $85.56 | $7.36 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.09 | -18.59% | $96.48 | $7.37 |
| Mar 2022 | 16.08 | -3.77% | $116.45 | $7.24 |
| Dec 2021 | 16.71 | -1.12% | $119.61 | $7.16 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.9 | -13.91% | $107.81 | $6.38 |
| Jun 2021 | 19.63 | 5.14% | $115.62 | $5.89 |
NTRS average PE ratio chart
Currently, NTRS's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
NTRS PE vs peers
NTRS's PE ratio is below its peer stocks JPM and WFC. Northern Trust is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (8.86) than its peers average of 11.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NTRS Northern Trust Corp | 9.12 | $17.49B |
| STT State Street Corp | 10.07 | $24.2B |
| BOKF Bok Financial Corp | 10.88 | $5.69B |
| JPM Jpmorgan Chase & Co | 11.9 | $658.57B |
| WFC Wells Fargo & Company | 12.2 | $217.89B |
| BK Bank of New York Mellon Corp | 13.06 | $54.63B |
| WAFD Washington Federal Inc | 13.06 | $2.32B |
| COF Capital One Financial Corp | 14.7 | $65.07B |
| FLG Flagstar Financial Inc. | N/A | $4.52B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Northern Trust's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NTRS stock as of Apr 21, 2025, stands at 8.86.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Northern Trust (NTRS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for NTRS stock is 13.61.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Northern Trust (NTRS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for NTRS stock is 14.73.
What is the highest PE ratio for NTRS?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 21.94 and it was in the Jun 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for NTRS compare to its historical average?
NTRS's current price to earnings ratio is 44% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Northern Trust's PE ratio so low?
NTRS's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is NTRS's PE ratio calculated (Northern Trust 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Northern Trust's share price is $86.78. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $9.8. Therefore, Northern Trust's price to earnings ratio for today is 8.86. PE RATIO(8.86) = STOCK PRICE($86.78) / TTM EPS($9.8)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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