PCYO Pure Cycle PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Nov 21, 2024, the Pure Cycle stock's PE ratio is 28.75. This results from the current EPS of $0.48 and stock price of $13.8. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 10% from the past four quarters average of 32.0.
PCYO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Pure Cycle has averaged 84.16 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 28.75 is 66% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, PCYO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Aug 2018 quarter at 562.5, when the stock price was $11.25 and the EPS was $0.02. The lowest value was in the Feb 2021 quarter, when it reached 14.7 with a price of $11.76 and an EPS of $0.8.
Pure Cycle PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 112.98% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -90.36% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.19 | -59.62% |
| 2023 | 54.95 | 112.98% |
| 2022 | 25.8 | 44.94% |
| 2021 | 17.8 | -48.94% |
| 2020 | 34.86 | -35.74% |
| 2019 | 54.25 | -90.36% |
| 2018 | 562.5 | N/A |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
PCYO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PCYO is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PCYO PE vs peers
PCYO's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks AWK and AWR. Pure Cycle is presently trading at a higher PE ratio (28.75) than its peer group average of 22.94.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 14.87 | $3.07B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 17.57 | $352.76M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 20.16 | $1.85B |
| YORW York Water Co | 24.29 | $516.82M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 27.41 | $26.92B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 28.51 | $3.2B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 28.84 | $1.19B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 29.44 | $340.15M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $254.12M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pure Cycle's PE ratio?
As of Nov 21, 2024, PCYO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 28.75.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pure Cycle (PCYO)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PCYO stock is 34.46.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pure Cycle (PCYO)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PCYO stock is 35.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for PCYO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 562.5 in the Aug 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PCYO compare to its historical average?
PCYO's price to earnings ratio is currently 66% below its 10-year historical average.
How is PCYO's PE ratio calculated (Pure Cycle PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Pure Cycle's stock price is $13.8. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $0.48. Therefore, Pure Cycle's P/E ratio for today is 28.75. PE RATIO(28.75) = STOCK PRICE($13.8) / TTM EPS($0.48)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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