PVBC Provident Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Provident Bancorp stock as of Mar 20, 2025 is 36.38. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.32 and the stock price of $11.64 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 74% from its last 4 quarters average of 20.9.
PVBC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Provident Bancorp for the last ten years is 23.0. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 36.38 is 58% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, PVBC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2015 quarter at 38.31, when the price was $6.13 and the EPS was N/A. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2024 quarter, when it reached 10.83 with a price of $9.1 and an EPS of $0.84.
Provident Bancorp PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 16.81% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -29.51% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.26 | N/A | $10.07 | $0.66 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $7.28 | -$1.3 |
| 2021 | 19.38 | 6.6% | $18.6 | $0.96 |
| 2020 | 18.18 | -12.39% | $12 | $0.66 |
| 2019 | 20.75 | -3.26% | $12.45 | $0.6 |
| 2018 | 21.45 | -29.51% | $10.73 | $0.5 |
| 2017 | 30.43 | 16.81% | $13.09 | $0.43 |
| 2016 | 26.05 | -23% | $8.86 | $0.34 |
| 2015 | 33.83 | N/A | $6.43 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Provident Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 33.72 | 42.28% | $10.79 | $0.32 |
| Jun 2024 | 23.7 | 118.84% | $10.19 | $0.43 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.83 | -29.03% | $9.1 | $0.84 |
| Dec 2023 | 15.26 | 3.95% | $10.07 | $0.66 |
| Sep 2023 | 14.68 | N/A | $9.69 | $0.66 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $8.28 | -$1.64 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $6.84 | -$1.51 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $7.28 | -$1.3 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $14.31 | -$1.26 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.08 | -15.34% | $15.7 | $1.2 |
| Mar 2022 | 15.45 | -20.28% | $16.22 | $1.05 |
| Dec 2021 | 19.38 | 19.78% | $18.6 | $0.96 |
| Sep 2021 | 16.18 | -14.71% | $16.02 | $0.99 |
| Jun 2021 | 18.97 | 11.98% | $16.31 | $0.86 |
| Mar 2021 | 16.94 | -6.82% | $14.4 | $0.85 |
PVBC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PVBC is above its 3 and 5-year averages.
PVBC PE vs peers
PVBC's PE ratio is above its peer stocks NRIM and NKSH.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 10.95 | $406.34M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 18.44 | $171.24M |
| PVBC Provident Bancorp Inc | 35.59 | $201.95M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Provident Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Mar 20, 2025, PVBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 36.38.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Provident Bancorp (PVBC)?
The average PE ratio for PVBC stock over the past 3 years is 18.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Provident Bancorp (PVBC)?
The average PE ratio for PVBC stock over the past 5 years is 17.22.
What is the highest PE ratio for PVBC?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 38.31 in the Sep 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PVBC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PVBC is 58% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is PVBC's PE ratio calculated (Provident Bancorp 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 (Mar 20, 2025), Provident Bancorp's share price is $11.64. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.32. Therefore, Provident Bancorp's price to earnings ratio for today is 36.38. PE RATIO(36.38) = STOCK PRICE($11.64) / TTM EPS($0.32)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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