OTTR Otter Tail PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Otter Tail stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 10.31. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $7.29 and the stock price of $75.17 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 11% from the past four quarters average of 11.6.
OTTR PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Otter Tail for the last ten years is 18.14. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 10.31 is 43% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, OTTR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2019 quarter at 26.48, when the stock price was $53.75 and the EPS was $2.03. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2022 quarter, when it reached 8.6 with a price of $58.71 and an EPS of $6.83.
Otter Tail PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 49.5% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -48.72% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.04 | 40% |
| 2022 | 8.6 | -48.72% |
| 2021 | 16.77 | -7.5% |
| 2020 | 18.13 | -22.59% |
| 2019 | 23.42 | -1.89% |
| 2018 | 23.87 | -1.2% |
| 2017 | 24.16 | -4.09% |
| 2016 | 25.19 | 49.5% |
| 2015 | 16.85 | -13.99% |
| 2014 | 19.59 | -6.98% |
OTTR average PE ratio chart
OTTR's current P/E ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
OTTR PE vs peers
When compared to its peers XEL and AEE, OTTR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than MDU's. Otter Tail's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 19.35.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 9.23 | $3.69B |
| OTTR Otter Tail Corp | 10.31 | $3.14B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.18 | $3.23B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 20 | $38.7B |
| AEE Ameren Corp | 20.96 | $23.83B |
| LNT Alliant Energy Corp | 22.85 | $15.13B |
| MGEE Mge Energy Inc | 28.89 | $3.42B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Otter Tail's PE ratio?
OTTR's price to earnings ratio is 10.31 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Otter Tail (OTTR)?
As an average over the last 3 years, OTTR stock has a PE ratio of 11.44.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Otter Tail (OTTR)?
As an average over the last 5 years, OTTR stock has a PE ratio of 14.18.
What is the highest PE ratio for OTTR?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 26.48.
How does the current PE ratio for OTTR compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of OTTR is 43% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is OTTR's PE ratio calculated (Otter Tail PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Otter Tail's stock price is $75.17. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $7.29. Therefore, Otter Tail's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.31. PE RATIO(10.31) = STOCK PRICE($75.17) / TTM EPS($7.29)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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