UBSI United Bankshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for United Bankshares stock stands at 14.38 as of Oct 29, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $2.65 and the stock price of $38.1 per share. An increase of 17% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 12.3 of the last four quarters.
UBSI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of United Bankshares has been 15.78. The current 14.38 P/E ratio is 9% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, UBSI's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2016 quarter at 23.13, with a price of $46.25 and an EPS of $2. The Sep 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 9.5, with a price of $21.47 and an EPS of $2.26.
United Bankshares PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 24.42% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -43.93% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.81 | -4.16% |
| 2022 | 14.41 | 12.84% |
| 2021 | 12.77 | -5.41% |
| 2020 | 13.5 | -10.95% |
| 2019 | 15.16 | 19.84% |
| 2018 | 12.65 | -43.93% |
| 2017 | 22.56 | -2.46% |
| 2016 | 23.13 | 24.42% |
| 2015 | 18.59 | -4.18% |
| 2014 | 19.4 | 4.86% |
UBSI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of UBSI is higher than its 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
UBSI PE vs peers
UBSI's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks VMC and MTB, but it is higher than FITB's and FCNCA's. United Bankshares is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (14.38) than its peer group average of 15.83.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FCNCA First Citizens Bancshares Inc | 10.82 | $28.46B |
| FNB Fnb Corp | 12.35 | $5.28B |
| FITB Fifth Third Bancorp | 14.05 | $29.96B |
| UBSI United Bankshares Inc | 14.47 | $5.19B |
| MTB M&T Bank Corp | 14.59 | $33.01B |
| HBAN Huntington Bancshares Inc | 15.19 | $22.95B |
| CHCO City Holding Co | 15.29 | $1.74B |
| FCBC First Community Bankshares Inc | 15.67 | $804.63M |
| SNV Synovus Financial Corp | 30.95 | $7.31B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 39.96 | $36.47B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United Bankshares's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for UBSI stock is 14.38 as of Oct 29, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for United Bankshares (UBSI)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for UBSI stock is 12.66.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United Bankshares (UBSI)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for UBSI stock is 12.54.
What is the highest PE ratio for UBSI?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 23.13 and it was in the Dec 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UBSI compare to its historical average?
UBSI's current price to earnings ratio is 9% below its 10-year historical average.
How is UBSI's PE ratio calculated (United Bankshares 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 (Oct 29, 2024), United Bankshares's stock price is $38.1. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $2.65. Therefore, United Bankshares's PE ratio for today is 14.38. PE RATIO(14.38) = STOCK PRICE($38.1) / TTM EPS($2.65)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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