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PSEC Prospect Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio of PSEC can't be determined, as the TTM EPS of -$0.2 is negative. The last recorded PE ratio for Prospect Capital was 86.43 in September 2023.

PSEC PE ratio history

How has PSEC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Prospect Capital for the last ten years is 14.95. Over the past ten years, PSEC's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2023 quarter at 86.43, when the stock price was $6.05 and the EPS was $0.07. The lowest value was in the Sep 2021 quarter, when it reached 2.96 with a price of $7.7 and an EPS of $2.6.

Average
14.95
Median
10.05
Minimum
2.96
Maximum
86.43

Prospect Capital PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 258.64% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -56.99% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 N/A N/A
2022 4.89 46.41%
2021 3.34 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 16.74 107.18%
2018 8.08 -30.34%
2017 11.6 -56.99%
2016 26.97 258.64%
2015 7.52 -24.95%
2014 10.02 -0.69%

PSEC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of PSEC for the past years
3-year avg
21.08
5-year avg
18.32
10-year avg
14.95
15-year avg
20.54

PSEC PE vs peers

What is PSEC's PE ratio compared to its peers
Stock name PE ratio Market cap
ORC Orchid Island Capital Inc N/A $453.46M
PSEC Prospect Capital Corp N/A $2.16B

Frequently asked questions

What is Prospect Capital's PE ratio?

The current price to earnings ratio of PSEC can't be calculated, as its EPS of -$0.2 is negative.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Prospect Capital (PSEC)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSEC stock is 21.08.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Prospect Capital (PSEC)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PSEC stock is 18.32.

What is the highest PE ratio for PSEC?

In the last ten years, the Sep 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 86.43.

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.