PSEC Prospect Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current PE ratio of PSEC can't be determined, as the TTM EPS of -$0.26 is negative. The last recorded PE ratio for Prospect Capital was 15.36 in June 2024.
PSEC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Prospect Capital for the last ten years is 15.3. 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.
Prospect Capital PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 258.64% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -56.99% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 15.36 | N/A |
| 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% |
PSEC average PE ratio chart
PSEC PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 21.61 | $1.28B |
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | N/A | $107.72M |
| PSEC Prospect Capital Corp | N/A | $2.03B |
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 -$0.26 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 24.24.
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 17.14.
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. Data from 
and Sharadar.