As of May 3, 2024, the Werner Enterprises stock's PE ratio is 20.51. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.77 and stock price of $36.31. The PE ratio has increased by 19% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.3.
The PE ratio of Werner Enterprises has averaged 16.45 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 20.51 is 25% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WERN's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2017 quarter at 31.78, when the price was $36.55 and the EPS was $1.15. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 9.49 with a price of $37.6 and an EPS of $3.96.
Maximum annual increase: 123.53% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -43.88% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 23.94 | 123.53% |
| 2022 | 10.71 | -13.7% |
| 2021 | 12.41 | -22.49% |
| 2020 | 16.01 | 5.61% |
| 2019 | 15.16 | 20.6% |
| 2018 | 12.57 | -8.58% |
| 2017 | 13.75 | -43.88% |
| 2016 | 24.5 | 80.15% |
| 2015 | 13.6 | -40.19% |
| 2014 | 22.74 | 9.43% |
WERN's current PE ratio is higher than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WERN's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks JBHT and KNX, but it is above MRTN's. Werner Enterprises is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (20.51) than its peers average of 30.88.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MRTN Marten Transport Ltd | 20.05 | $1.42B |
| WERN Werner Enterprises Inc | 20.51 | $2.3B |
| PTSI Pam Transportation Services Inc | 20.77 | $379.88M |
| JBHT Hunt J B Transport Services Inc | 26.03 | $17.09B |
| HTLD Heartland Express Inc | 56.68 | $851.37M |
| KNX Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings Inc | 69.22 | $7.61B |
The price to earnings ratio for WERN stock as of May 3, 2024, stands at 20.51.
The 3-year average PE ratio for WERN stock is 13.41.
The 5-year average PE ratio for WERN stock is 14.58.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 31.78 and it was in the Sep 2017 quarter.
WERN's price to earnings ratio is currently 25% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (May 3, 2024), Werner Enterprises's share price is $36.31. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $1.77. Therefore, Werner Enterprises's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.51. PE RATIO(20.51) = STOCK PRICE($36.31) / TTM EPS($1.77)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.