PCYO Pure Cycle PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of Nov 5, 2025, the Pure Cycle stock's PE ratio is 20.0. This results from the current EPS of $0.55 and stock price of $11. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 9% from the past four quarters average of 22.0.
PCYO PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Pure Cycle has averaged 55.51 over the last eight years. The current PE ratio of 20.0 is 64% below the historical average. Over the past eight 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 22.19 | -59.62% | $10.65 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | 54.95 | 112.98% | $10.99 | $0.2 |
| 2022 | 25.8 | 44.94% | $10.32 | $0.4 |
| 2021 | 17.8 | -48.94% | $14.95 | $0.84 |
| 2020 | 34.86 | -35.74% | $9.76 | $0.28 |
| 2019 | 54.25 | -90.36% | $10.85 | $0.2 |
| 2018 | 562.5 | N/A | $11.25 | $0.02 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $7.25 | -$0.07 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $4.84 | -$0.06 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $5 | -$0.96 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $6.52 | -$0.01 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | $5.2 | -$0.17 |
| 2012 | N/A | N/A | $2 | -$0.72 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $2.96 | -$0.26 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $3.01 | -$0.27 |
Pure Cycle PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 19.31 | -3.69% | $10.62 | $0.55 |
| Feb 2025 | 20.05 | -24.17% | $11.63 | $0.58 |
| Nov 2024 | 26.44 | 19.15% | $14.54 | $0.55 |
| Aug 2024 | 22.19 | -37.96% | $10.65 | $0.48 |
| May 2024 | 35.77 | 0.45% | $9.3 | $0.26 |
| Feb 2024 | 35.61 | 3.28% | $9.97 | $0.28 |
| Nov 2023 | 34.48 | -37.25% | $10 | $0.29 |
| Aug 2023 | 54.95 | 120.51% | $10.99 | $0.2 |
| May 2023 | 24.92 | -20.99% | $9.72 | $0.39 |
| Feb 2023 | 31.54 | 1.06% | $8.83 | $0.28 |
| Nov 2022 | 31.21 | 20.97% | $10.61 | $0.34 |
| Aug 2022 | 25.8 | -47.49% | $10.32 | $0.4 |
| May 2022 | 49.13 | -4.64% | $11.3 | $0.23 |
| Feb 2022 | 51.52 | 214.91% | $11.85 | $0.23 |
| Nov 2021 | 16.36 | -8.09% | $14.56 | $0.89 |
PCYO Price vs fair value
PCYO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PCYO is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a P/E of 20, PCYO is below the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. But compared to its Utilities sector average of 20.94, Pure Cycle's P/E is only 4.5% lower.
PCYO PE vs peers
PCYO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks AWK and AWR, but it is greater than HTO's and ARTNA's. Pure Cycle's current PE ratio of 20.0 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 20.28.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 15.01 | $335.82M |
| HTO H2O America | 15.06 | $1.7B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 19.84 | $262.65M |
| CWT California Water Service Group | 20.35 | $2.78B |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 22.25 | $975.02M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 22.98 | $25.52B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 23.14 | $2.91B |
| YORW York Water Co | 23.86 | $471.43M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $401.89M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pure Cycle's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, PCYO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.
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 30.59.
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 34.11.
What is the highest PE ratio for PCYO?
Over the last eight 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 64% below its 8-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 5, 2025), Pure Cycle's stock price is $11. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $0.55. Therefore, Pure Cycle's P/E ratio for today is 20. PE RATIO(20) = STOCK PRICE($11) / TTM EPS($0.55)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.