UBSI United Bankshares PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for United Bankshares stock stands at 15.81 as of Nov 21, 2024. This is based on the current EPS of $2.64 and the stock price of $41.74 per share. An increase of 18% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 13.4 of the last four quarters.
UBSI PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of United Bankshares has been 15.74. The current 15.81 P/E ratio is similar to 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, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
UBSI PE vs peers
UBSI's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks VMC and MTB, but it is higher than FCNCA's and FITB's. United Bankshares is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (15.81) than its peer group average of 16.96.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FCNCA First Citizens Bancshares Inc | 13.31 | $32.51B |
| FNB Fnb Corp | 15.38 | $6.03B |
| FITB Fifth Third Bancorp | 15.6 | $31.6B |
| UBSI United Bankshares Inc | 15.81 | $5.64B |
| MTB M&T Bank Corp | 15.94 | $35.94B |
| CHCO City Holding Co | 16.66 | $1.91B |
| FCBC First Community Bankshares Inc | 16.7 | $836.99M |
| HBAN Huntington Bancshares Inc | 16.94 | $25.6B |
| SNV Synovus Financial Corp | 25.12 | $7.94B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 43.93 | $37.13B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United Bankshares's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for UBSI stock is 15.81 as of Nov 21, 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 12.78.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United Bankshares (UBSI)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for UBSI stock is 12.62.
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 0.4% above 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 (Nov 21, 2024), United Bankshares's stock price is $41.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.64. Therefore, United Bankshares's PE ratio for today is 15.81. PE RATIO(15.81) = STOCK PRICE($41.74) / TTM EPS($2.64)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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