SCHL Scholastic PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current P/E ratio for Scholastic stock as of Jun 30, 2025 is 34.97. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.6 and the stock price of $20.98 per share.
SCHL PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Scholastic for the last ten years is 47.42. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 34.97 is 26% 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 | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 88.49 | 433.39% | $36.28 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | 16.59 | 2.98% | $42.48 | $2.56 |
| 2022 | 16.11 | N/A | $37.53 | $2.33 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | $33.68 | -$0.32 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $29.4 | -$1.27 |
| 2019 | 75.2 | N/A | $33.09 | $0.44 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $44.99 | -$0.14 |
| 2017 | 28.17 | -14.87% | $42.53 | $1.51 |
| 2016 | 33.09 | 569.84% | $39.05 | $1.18 |
| 2015 | 4.94 | -78.47% | $44.45 | $9 |
| 2014 | 22.94 | -26.43% | $31.88 | $1.39 |
| 2013 | 31.18 | 278.4% | $30.24 | $0.97 |
| 2012 | 8.24 | -64.3% | $26.95 | $3.27 |
| 2011 | 23.08 | 35.92% | $27.24 | $1.18 |
| 2010 | 16.98 | N/A | $26.15 | $1.54 |
Scholastic PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | 36.48 | N/A | $21.89 | $0.6 |
| Nov 2024 | N/A | N/A | $26.38 | -$0.18 |
| Aug 2024 | 53.13 | -39.96% | $31.88 | $0.6 |
| May 2024 | 88.49 | 236.59% | $36.28 | $0.41 |
| Feb 2024 | 26.29 | 27.31% | $39.44 | $1.5 |
| Nov 2023 | 20.65 | -28.72% | $37.99 | $1.84 |
| Aug 2023 | 28.97 | 74.62% | $43.45 | $1.5 |
| May 2023 | 16.59 | -35.62% | $42.48 | $2.56 |
| Feb 2023 | 25.77 | 19.09% | $45.61 | $1.77 |
| Nov 2022 | 21.64 | -19.88% | $41.12 | $1.9 |
| Aug 2022 | 27.01 | 67.66% | $45.91 | $1.7 |
| May 2022 | 16.11 | -59.81% | $37.53 | $2.33 |
| Feb 2022 | 40.08 | 15.01% | $42.08 | $1.05 |
| Nov 2021 | 34.85 | -86.37% | $37.64 | $1.08 |
| Aug 2021 | 255.69 | N/A | $33.24 | $0.13 |
SCHL Price vs fair value
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 above its peer stocks DIS and NWSA.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| DIS Walt Disney Co | 25.26 | $222.94B |
| NYT New York Times Co | 30.26 | $9.13B |
| NWSA News Corp | 34.56 | $16.82B |
| SCHL Scholastic Corp | 34.97 | $559.88M |
| EDUC Educational Development Corp | N/A | $11.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Scholastic's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SCHL stock as of Jun 30, 2025, stands at 34.97.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 34.5.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Scholastic (SCHL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for SCHL stock is 49.41.
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 26% 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 (Jun 30, 2025), Scholastic's share price is $20.98. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Feb 2025 is $0.6. Therefore, Scholastic's price to earnings ratio for today is 34.97. PE RATIO(34.97) = STOCK PRICE($20.98) / TTM EPS($0.6)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.