The current PE ratio for National Western Life Group stock as of May 6, 2024 is 18.34. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $26.71 and the stock price of $489.8 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 43% from the past four quarters average of 12.9.
The average historical PE ratio of National Western Life Group for the last ten years is 8.0. The current PE ratio of 18.34 is 129% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, NWLI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2023 quarter at 18.08, when the stock price was $483.02 and the EPS was $26.71. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 1.83 with a price of $170.8 and an EPS of $93.31.
Maximum annual increase: 348.64% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -62.07% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.08 | 348.64% |
| 2022 | 4.03 | 34.33% |
| 2021 | 3 | -62.07% |
| 2020 | 7.91 | 1.15% |
| 2019 | 7.82 | -14.16% |
| 2018 | 9.11 | -14.06% |
| 2017 | 10.6 | -2.66% |
| 2016 | 10.89 | 20.33% |
| 2015 | 9.05 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 9.01 | 9.74% |
Currently, NWLI's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
Compared to its peer stocks PRI and LNC, NWLI's PE ratio stands higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LNC Lincoln National Corp | 3.91 | $4.93B |
| CIA Citizens Inc | 4.71 | $114.51M |
| PRI Primerica Inc | 13.94 | $7.76B |
| NWLI National Western Life Group Inc | 18.34 | $1.78B |
| AAME Atlantic American Corp | N/A | $36.93M |
The price to earnings ratio for NWLI stock is 18.34 as of May 6, 2024.
The average PE ratio for NWLI stock over the past 3 years is 6.73.
The average PE ratio for NWLI stock over the past 5 years is 6.9.
The current P/E of 18.34 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
The current price to earnings ratio of NWLI is 129% higher than the 10-year historical average.
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 6, 2024), National Western Life Group's stock price is $489.8. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $26.71. Therefore, National Western Life Group's P/E ratio for today is 18.34. PE RATIO(18.34) = STOCK PRICE($489.8) / TTM EPS($26.71)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.