PVBC Provident Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
The current P/E ratio for Provident Bancorp stock as of Nov 5, 2025 is 20.33. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.63 and the stock price of $12.81 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 35% from its last 4 quarters average of 31.1.
PVBC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Provident Bancorp for the last nine years is 22.31. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 20.33 is 9% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, PVBC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2025 quarter at 44.15, when the price was $11.48 and the EPS was $0.26. 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: 73.72% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -29.51% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 26.51 | 73.72% | $11.4 | $0.43 |
| 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 | N/A | $8.86 | $0.34 |
| 2015 | N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 19.83 | -55.08% | $12.49 | $0.63 |
| Mar 2025 | 44.15 | 66.54% | $11.48 | $0.26 |
| Dec 2024 | 26.51 | -21.38% | $11.4 | $0.43 |
| 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 |
PVBC Price vs fair value
PVBC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of PVBC is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 20.33, PVBC stands higher than the Financial Services sector and the industry average. Looking at the Financial Services sector average of 13.73, Provident Bancorp's price to earnings (P/E) is 48% higher.
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 | 8.02 | $506.54M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 16.54 | $188.5M |
| PVBC Provident Bancorp Inc | 20.33 | $227.72M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Provident Bancorp's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, PVBC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.33.
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 23.59.
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 20.46.
What is the highest PE ratio for PVBC?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 44.15 in the Mar 2025 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for PVBC compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of PVBC is 9% lower than the 9-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 (Nov 5, 2025), Provident Bancorp's share price is $12.81. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $0.63. Therefore, Provident Bancorp's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.33. PE RATIO(20.33) = STOCK PRICE($12.81) / TTM EPS($0.63)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.