SENEA Seneca Foods PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Oct 24, 2024, the SENEA stock has a PE ratio of 8.44. This is based on the current EPS of $7.39 and the stock price of $62.36 per share. A decrease of 7% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 9.1 of the last 4 quarters.
SENEA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Seneca Foods over the last ten years is 42.18. The current 8.44 PE ratio is 80% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, SENEA's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2018 quarter at 963.33, with a price of $28.9 and an EPS of $0.03. The Dec 2020 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.69, with a price of $39.03 and an EPS of $14.49.
Seneca Foods PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 350% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -85% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 6.59 | -85% |
| 2023 | 43.92 | 350% |
| 2022 | 9.76 | 186.22% |
| 2021 | 3.41 | -51.84% |
| 2020 | 7.08 | -83.02% |
| 2019 | 41.69 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 22.42 | 264.55% |
| 2016 | 6.15 | -81.23% |
| 2015 | 32.76 | 29.03% |
SENEA average PE ratio chart
Currently, SENEA's PE ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SENEA PE vs peers
SENEA's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks GIS and SJM.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SENEA Seneca Foods Corp | 8.36 | $428.17M |
| GIS General Mills Inc | 16.2 | $38.03B |
| SJM J M SMUCKER Co | 16.43 | $12.43B |
| LANC Lancaster Colony Corp | 30.79 | $4.89B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | N/A | $1.97B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Seneca Foods's PE ratio?
SENEA's price to earnings ratio is 8.44 as of Oct 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Seneca Foods (SENEA)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SENEA stock is 12.7.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Seneca Foods (SENEA)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for SENEA stock is 9.76.
What is the highest PE ratio for SENEA?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2018 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 963.33.
How does the current PE ratio for SENEA compare to its historical average?
SENEA's current price to earnings ratio is 80% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Seneca Foods's PE ratio so low?
SENEA's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is SENEA's PE ratio calculated (Seneca Foods PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Oct 24, 2024), Seneca Foods's stock price is $62.36. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $7.39. Therefore, Seneca Foods's P/E ratio for today is 8.44. PE RATIO(8.44) = STOCK PRICE($62.36) / TTM EPS($7.39)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
and Sharadar.