OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of May 2, 2025, the Oaktree Specialty Lending stock's P/E ratio is 97.07. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.14 and stock price of $13.59. The PE ratio has increased by 121% from its last 4 quarters average of 44.0.

OCSL PE ratio history

How has OCSL's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Oaktree Specialty Lending has averaged 36.61 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 97.07 is 165% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, OCSL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2022 quarter at 343.5, when the price was $20.61 and the EPS was $0.06. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 2.57 with a price of $18.6 and an EPS of $7.23.

Today
97.07
Average
36.61
Median
14.46
Minimum
2.57
Maximum
343.5

Oaktree Specialty Lending PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 678.01% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -72.12% in 2021

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202422.6583.55%$16.31$0.72
202312.34-67.09%$20.12$1.63
202237.5678.01%$18$0.48
20214.82-72.12%$21.18$4.39
202017.29197.08%$14.52$0.84
20195.82-61.28%$15.54$2.67
201815.03N/A$14.88$0.99
2017N/AN/A$16.41-$4.17
2016N/AN/A$17.43-$1.35
201561.7430.98%$18.51$0.3
201411.623.94%$27.54$2.37
201311.181.82%$30.86$2.76
201210.98-44.63%$32.94$3
201119.83-12.76%$27.96$1.41
201022.73-48.01%$33.42$1.47

OCSL average PE ratio chart

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

OCSL's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
67.36
5-year avg
45.34
10-year avg
36.61
15-year avg
28.66
PE vs average

OCSL PE vs peers

What is OCSL's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peer stock OFS, OCSL's PE ratio is higher.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
OFS OFS Capital Corp3.89$117.37M
OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp 97.07$1.2B
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Frequently asked questions

What is Oaktree Specialty Lending's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for OCSL stock is 97.07 as of May 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL)?

Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for OCSL stock is 67.36.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Oaktree Specialty Lending (OCSL)?

Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for OCSL stock is 45.34.

What is the highest PE ratio for OCSL?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 343.5 and it was in the Dec 2022 quarter.

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

OCSL's price to earnings ratio is currently 165% above its 10-year historical average.

Why is Oaktree Specialty Lending's PE ratio so high?

OCSL's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 97.07 is considered high.

How is OCSL's PE ratio calculated (Oaktree Specialty Lending 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 (May 2, 2025), Oaktree Specialty Lending's share price is $13.59. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.14. Therefore, Oaktree Specialty Lending's price to earnings ratio for today is 97.07. PE RATIO(97.07) = STOCK PRICE($13.59) / TTM EPS($0.14)

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