VSEC Vse PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the VSEC stock has a PE ratio of 132.63. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.79 and the stock price of $104.78 per share. An increase of 85% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 71.8 of the past four quarters.
VSEC PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Vse over the last ten years is 34.38. The current 132.63 price-to-earnings ratio is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, VSEC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2020 quarter at 261.58, with a price of $31.39 and an EPS of $0.12. The Mar 2020 quarter saw the lowest point at 5.32, with a price of $16.39 and an EPS of $3.08.
Vse PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 62.94% in 2014
Maximum annual decrease: -77.97% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.32 | 9.43% |
| 2022 | 21.31 | -77.97% |
| 2021 | 96.73 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 11.25 | 21.49% |
| 2018 | 9.26 | -31% |
| 2017 | 13.42 | -14.3% |
| 2016 | 15.66 | 16.87% |
| 2015 | 13.4 | -26.37% |
| 2014 | 18.2 | 62.94% |
VSEC average PE ratio chart
Currently, VSEC's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
VSEC PE vs peers
VSEC's PE ratio is less than its peer stock KTOS, but it is above LMT's and GD's. Vse's current PE ratio of 132.63 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 23.44.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| LMT Lockheed Martin Corp | 18.03 | $118.54B |
| GD General Dynamics Corp | 20.28 | $74.17B |
| TDY Teledyne Technologies Inc | 25.54 | $23.84B |
| NOC Northrop Grumman Corp | 31.04 | $73.39B |
| VSEC Vse Corp | 133.24 | $2.15B |
| KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc | 347.9 | $5.26B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Vse's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for VSEC stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 132.63.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Vse (VSEC)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for VSEC stock is 42.32.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Vse (VSEC)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for VSEC stock is 60.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for VSEC?
Over the last ten years, the Jun 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 261.58.
How does the current PE ratio for VSEC compare to its historical average?
VSEC's current price to earnings ratio is 286% above its 10-year historical average.
Why is Vse's PE ratio so high?
VSEC's PE ratio is high because the stock price is relatively expensive compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is VSEC's PE ratio calculated (Vse PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Vse's share price is $104.78. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.79. Therefore, Vse's price to earnings ratio for today is 132.63. PE RATIO(132.63) = STOCK PRICE($104.78) / TTM EPS($0.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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