ZEUS Olympic Steel PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Olympic Steel stock stands at 17.88 as of Nov 21, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $2.28 and the stock price of $40.76 per share. An increase of 6% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 16.9 of the past four quarters.
ZEUS PE ratio history
Over the last eight years, the average PE ratio of Olympic Steel has been 15.68. The current 17.88 price-to-earnings ratio is 14% more than the historical average. In the past eight years, ZEUS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2019 quarter at 52.71, with a price of $17.92 and an EPS of $0.34. The Jun 2022 quarter saw the lowest point at 2.06, with a price of $25.75 and an EPS of $12.53.
Olympic Steel PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 989.05% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -62.39% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 17.32 | 305.62% |
| 2022 | 4.27 | 91.48% |
| 2021 | 2.23 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 52.71 | 989.05% |
| 2018 | 4.84 | -62.39% |
| 2017 | 12.87 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
ZEUS average PE ratio chart
ZEUS's current P/E ratio is above the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
ZEUS PE vs peers
When compared to its peer WOR, ZEUS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than RS's and MRC's. Olympic Steel's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 20.54.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 6.96 | $300.1M |
| FRD Friedman Industries Inc | 12.44 | $97.95M |
| MRC Mrc Global Inc | 16 | $1.2B |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 17.28 | $17.21B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 18.49 | $469.24M |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 51.63 | $2.02B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Olympic Steel's PE ratio?
ZEUS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.88 as of Nov 21, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ZEUS stock is 10.09.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ZEUS stock is 14.93.
What is the highest PE ratio for ZEUS?
Over the last eight years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 52.71 in the Dec 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ZEUS compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of ZEUS is 14% higher than the 8-year historical average.
How is ZEUS's PE ratio calculated (Olympic Steel PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Nov 21, 2024), Olympic Steel's stock price is $40.76. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.28. Therefore, Olympic Steel's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.88. PE RATIO(17.88) = STOCK PRICE($40.76) / TTM EPS($2.28)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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