PBPB Potbelly PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 2, 2025, the PBPB stock has a PE ratio of 7.31. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $1.35 and the stock price of $9.87 per share. A decrease of 73% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 26.6 of the last four quarters.

PBPB PE ratio history

How has PBPB's PE ratio performed in the past

The mean historical PE ratio of Potbelly over the last ten years is 47.19. The current 7.31 P/E ratio is 85% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, PBPB's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2017 quarter at 128.89, with a price of $11.6 and an EPS of $0.09. The Sep 2024 quarter marked the lowest point at 6.51, with a price of $8.4 and an EPS of $1.29.

Today
7.31
Average
47.19
Median
46.17
Minimum
6.51
Maximum
128.89

Potbelly PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 55.33% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -88.15% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 6.86 -88.15% $9.26 $1.35
2023 57.89 55.33% $10.42 $0.18
2022 37.27 N/A $5.59 $0.15
2021 N/A N/A $5.27 -$0.86
2020 N/A N/A $4.33 -$2.74
2019 N/A N/A $4.24 -$1.01
2018 N/A N/A $8.02 -$0.35
2017 N/A N/A $12.3 -$0.28
2016 42.66 -28.9% $13.65 $0.32
2015 60 -26.29% $12 $0.2
2014 81.4 N/A $12.21 $0.15
2013 N/A N/A $25.24 -$6.29
2012 N/A N/A N/A $0.72
2011 N/A N/A N/A -$2.35
2010 N/A N/A N/A -$9.34

Potbelly PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 6.86 5.38% $9.26 $1.35
Sep 2024 6.51 -1.06% $8.4 $1.29
Jun 2024 6.58 -92.39% $8.03 $1.22
Mar 2024 86.5 49.42% $12.11 $0.14
Dec 2023 57.89 25.06% $10.42 $0.18
Sep 2023 46.29 151.58% $7.87 $0.17
Jun 2023 18.4 -12.51% $7.91 $0.43
Mar 2023 21.03 -43.57% $7.78 $0.37
Dec 2022 37.27 N/A $5.59 $0.15
Sep 2022 N/A N/A $4.53 -$0.03
Jun 2022 N/A N/A $5.14 -$0.44
Mar 2022 N/A N/A $6.41 -$0.6
Dec 2021 N/A N/A $5.27 -$0.86
Sep 2021 N/A N/A $6.8 -$1.48
Jun 2021 N/A N/A $8.81 -$1.94

PBPB average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of PBPB is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
31.93
5-year avg
31.93
10-year avg
47.19
15-year avg
N/A

PBPB PE vs peers

What is PBPB's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks PZZA and NATH, PBPB's PE ratio is lower.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PBPB Potbelly Corp 7.31 $294.91M
PZZA Papa Johns International Inc 16.42 $1.37B
NATH Nathans Famous Inc 16.5 $391.98M
JACK Jack In The Box Inc N/A $500.31M

Frequently asked questions

What is Potbelly's PE ratio?

PBPB's price to earnings ratio is 7.31 as of Apr 2, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Potbelly (PBPB)?

The average PE ratio for PBPB stock over the past 3 years is 31.93.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Potbelly (PBPB)?

The average PE ratio for PBPB stock over the past 5 years is 31.93.

What is the highest PE ratio for PBPB?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 128.89.

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

PBPB's current price to earnings ratio is 85% below its 10-year historical average.

Why is Potbelly's PE ratio so low?

PBPB's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.

How is PBPB's PE ratio calculated (Potbelly PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Apr 2, 2025), Potbelly's share price is $9.87. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.35. Therefore, Potbelly's PE ratio for today is 7.31. PE RATIO(7.31) = STOCK PRICE($9.87) / TTM EPS($1.35)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.