SBT Sterling Bancorp PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Mar 20, 2025, the SBT stock has a PE ratio of 121.75. This is based on the current EPS of $0.04 and the stock price of $4.87 per share. An increase of 118% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 55.9 of the last four quarters.
SBT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Sterling Bancorp over the last eight years is 25.73. The current 121.75 P/E ratio is similar to the historical average. In the past eight years, SBT's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2024 quarter at 119, with a price of $4.76 and an EPS of $0.04. The Dec 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 5.79, with a price of $6.95 and an EPS of $1.2.
Sterling Bancorp PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 209.33% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -62.62% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 119 | 209.33% | $4.76 | $0.04 |
| 2023 | 38.47 | N/A | $5.77 | $0.15 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $6.09 | -$0.28 |
| 2021 | 12.23 | N/A | $5.75 | $0.47 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $4.54 | -$0.26 |
| 2019 | 14.21 | 145.42% | $8.1 | $0.57 |
| 2018 | 5.79 | -62.62% | $6.95 | $1.2 |
| 2017 | 15.49 | N/A | $12.7 | $0.82 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.73 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $0.49 |
Sterling Bancorp PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 119 | 240% | $4.76 | $0.04 |
| Sep 2024 | 35 | -6.32% | $4.55 | $0.13 |
| Jun 2024 | 37.36 | 15.84% | $5.23 | $0.14 |
| Mar 2024 | 32.25 | -16.17% | $5.16 | $0.16 |
| Dec 2023 | 38.47 | N/A | $5.77 | $0.15 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.84 | -$0.31 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.47 | -$0.3 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $5.66 | -$0.39 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $6.09 | -$0.28 |
| Sep 2022 | 25.13 | 80.79% | $6.03 | $0.24 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.9 | 1.83% | $5.7 | $0.41 |
| Mar 2022 | 13.65 | 11.61% | $7.1 | $0.52 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.23 | -81.04% | $5.75 | $0.47 |
| Sep 2021 | 64.5 | N/A | $5.16 | $0.08 |
| Jun 2021 | N/A | N/A | $4.55 | -$0.11 |
SBT average PE ratio chart
SBT's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year averages.
SBT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks NRIM and NKSH, SBT's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NRIM Northrim Bancorp Inc | 10.95 | $406.34M |
| NKSH National Bankshares Inc | 18.44 | $171.24M |
| SBT Sterling Bancorp Inc | 121.88 | $254.96M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sterling Bancorp's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SBT stock as of Mar 20, 2025, stands at 121.75.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sterling Bancorp (SBT)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SBT stock is 39.35.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sterling Bancorp (SBT)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SBT stock is 37.65.
What is the highest PE ratio for SBT?
The current PE of 121.75 represents the highest historical value in the last eight years.
How does the current PE ratio for SBT compare to its historical average?
SBT's current price to earnings ratio is 373% above its 8-year historical average.
Why is Sterling Bancorp's PE ratio so high?
A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.
How is SBT's PE ratio calculated (Sterling Bancorp PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Mar 20, 2025), Sterling Bancorp's stock price is $4.87. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $0.04. Therefore, Sterling Bancorp's PE ratio for today is 121.75. PE RATIO(121.75) = STOCK PRICE($4.87) / TTM EPS($0.04)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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