SCHL Scholastic PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Scholastic stock as of Dec 5, 2024 is 44.08. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.6 and the stock price of $26.45 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 6% from its last 4 quarters average of 47.1.
SCHL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Scholastic for the last ten years is 45.78. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 44.08 is 3.7% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, SCHL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Aug 2021 quarter at 255.69, when the price was $33.24 and the EPS was $0.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Feb 2016 quarter, when it reached 3.99 with a price of $35.03 and an EPS of $8.77.
Scholastic PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 569.84% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -78.47% in 2015
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.49 | 433.39% |
| 2023 | 16.59 | 2.98% |
| 2022 | 16.11 | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 75.2 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 28.17 | -14.87% |
| 2016 | 33.09 | 569.84% |
| 2015 | 4.94 | -78.47% |
SCHL average PE ratio chart
Currently, SCHL's PE ratio is above its 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.
SCHL PE vs peers
SCHL's PE ratio is less than its peer stock NWSA, but it is above DIS's and NYT's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NYT New York Times Co | 32.88 | $9.22B |
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 42.92 | $211.39B |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 44.28 | $747.61M |
| NWSA News Corp | 47.34 | $16.69B |
| EDUC Educational Development Corp | N/A | $16.22M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Scholastic's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCHL stock as of Dec 5, 2024, stands at 44.08.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 33.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 50.41.
What is the highest PE ratio for SCHL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 255.69 and it was in the Aug 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SCHL compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of SCHL is 3.7% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is SCHL's PE ratio calculated (Scholastic PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 5, 2024), Scholastic's share price is $26.45. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $0.6. Therefore, Scholastic's price to earnings ratio for today is 44.08. PE RATIO(44.08) = STOCK PRICE($26.45) / TTM EPS($0.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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