WAFD Washington Federal PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 1, 2025, the Washington Federal stock's PE ratio is 12.94. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.18 and stock price of $28.22. The PE ratio at present is nearly equal to the average from the previous 4 quarters.

WAFD PE ratio history

How has WAFD's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Washington Federal has averaged 12.82 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 12.94 is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, WAFD's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2016 quarter at 18.37, when the price was $34.35 and the EPS was $1.87. The lowest point was in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 6.52 with a price of $26.52 and an EPS of $4.07.

Today
12.94
Average
12.82
Median
13.54
Minimum
6.52
Maximum
18.37

Washington Federal PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 102.32% in 2024

Maximum annual decrease: -60.65% in 2010

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 13.94 102.32% $34.85 $2.5
2023 6.89 -21.88% $25.62 $3.72
2022 8.82 -38.58% $29.98 $3.4
2021 14.36 55.58% $34.31 $2.39
2020 9.23 -34.86% $20.86 $2.26
2019 14.17 6.3% $36.99 $2.61
2018 13.33 -22.77% $32 $2.4
2017 17.26 15.76% $33.65 $1.95
2016 14.91 10.12% $26.68 $1.79
2015 13.54 3.75% $22.75 $1.68
2014 13.05 -8.49% $20.36 $1.56
2013 14.26 10.46% $20.68 $1.45
2012 12.91 1.33% $16.66 $1.29
2011 12.74 -11.65% $12.74 $1
2010 14.42 -60.65% $15.28 $1.06

Washington Federal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 14.79 6.1% $32.24 $2.18
Sep 2024 13.94 21.43% $34.85 $2.5
Jun 2024 11.48 3.99% $28.58 $2.49
Mar 2024 11.04 14.17% $29.03 $2.63
Dec 2023 9.67 40.35% $32.96 $3.41
Sep 2023 6.89 5.67% $25.62 $3.72
Jun 2023 6.52 -11.41% $26.52 $4.07
Mar 2023 7.36 -15.79% $30.12 $4.09
Dec 2022 8.74 -0.91% $33.55 $3.84
Sep 2022 8.82 -10.73% $29.98 $3.4
Jun 2022 9.88 -17.53% $30.02 $3.04
Mar 2022 11.98 -6.7% $32.82 $2.74
Dec 2021 12.84 -10.58% $33.38 $2.6
Sep 2021 14.36 -3.3% $34.31 $2.39
Jun 2021 14.85 -4.07% $31.78 $2.14

WAFD average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of WAFD for the past years

WAFD's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
9.92
5-year avg
11.18
10-year avg
12.82
15-year avg
13.45

WAFD PE vs peers

What is WAFD's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers SMPL and BANC, WAFD's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than FSBW's and TSBK's. Washington Federal's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 17.52.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FSBW FS Bancorp Inc 8.48 $294.99M
TSBK Timberland Bancorp Inc 9.72 $240.49M
WAFD Washington Federal Inc 12.94 $2.3B
SMPL Simply Good Foods Co 24.7 $3.52B
BANC Banc Of California Inc 27.19 $2.25B
RVSB Riverview Bancorp Inc 146.25 $122.71M
BYFC Broadway Financial Corp 175.25 $63.93M
FFNW First Financial Northwest Inc 188.58 $208.83M
TBNK Territorial Bancorp Inc N/A $73.59M

Frequently asked questions

What is Washington Federal's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for WAFD stock as of Apr 1, 2025, stands at 12.94.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Washington Federal (WAFD)?

The average PE ratio for WAFD stock over the past 3 years is 9.92.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Washington Federal (WAFD)?

The average PE ratio for WAFD stock over the past 5 years is 11.18.

What is the highest PE ratio for WAFD?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 18.37 and it was in the Dec 2016 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for WAFD compare to its historical average?

WAFD's price to earnings ratio is currently 0.9% above its 10-year historical average.

How is WAFD's PE ratio calculated (Washington Federal PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Washington Federal's share price is $28.22. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $2.18. Therefore, Washington Federal's PE ratio for today is 12.94. PE RATIO(12.94) = STOCK PRICE($28.22) / TTM EPS($2.18)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.