PNNT Pennantpark Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Pennantpark Investment stock stands at 9.33 as of Dec 24, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $0.75 and stock price of $7. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.
PNNT PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Pennantpark Investment has been 11.7. The current 9.33 price-to-earnings ratio is 20% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, PNNT's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2015 quarter at 37.71, with a price of $9.05 and an EPS of $0.24. The Sep 2021 quarter saw the lowest point at 2.61, with a price of $6.49 and an EPS of $2.49.
Pennantpark Investment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 138.2% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -70.16% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9.32 | N/A |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 2.61 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 26.13 | 138.2% |
| 2018 | 10.97 | 27.11% |
| 2017 | 8.63 | -70.16% |
| 2016 | 28.92 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
PNNT average PE ratio chart
Currently, PNNT's PE ratio is above its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
PNNT PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stock OCSL, PNNT's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| PNNT Pennantpark Investment Corp | 9.33 | $457.07M |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 21.17 | $1.25B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $107.72M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennantpark Investment's PE ratio?
As of Dec 24, 2024, PNNT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.33.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pennantpark Investment (PNNT)?
The average PE ratio for PNNT stock over the past 3 years is 8.44.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pennantpark Investment (PNNT)?
The average PE ratio for PNNT stock over the past 5 years is 7.62.
What is the highest PE ratio for PNNT?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 37.71 in the Mar 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PNNT compare to its historical average?
PNNT's price to earnings ratio is currently 20% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Pennantpark Investment's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is PNNT's PE ratio calculated (Pennantpark Investment 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 24, 2024), Pennantpark Investment's stock price is $7. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.75. Therefore, Pennantpark Investment's price to earnings ratio for today is 9.33. PE RATIO(9.33) = STOCK PRICE($7) / TTM EPS($0.75)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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