ZEUS Olympic Steel PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Olympic Steel stock stands at 15.94 as of Apr 1, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.97 and the stock price of $31.4 per share. A decrease of 4.9% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 16.8 of the past four quarters.
ZEUS PE ratio history
Over the last eight years, the average PE ratio of Olympic Steel has been 15.72. The current 15.94 price-to-earnings ratio is in line with 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: -92.87% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.65 | -3.87% | $32.81 | $1.97 |
| 2023 | 17.32 | 305.62% | $66.7 | $3.85 |
| 2022 | 4.27 | 91.48% | $33.58 | $7.87 |
| 2021 | 2.23 | N/A | $23.5 | $10.53 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $13.33 | -$0.49 |
| 2019 | 52.71 | 989.05% | $17.92 | $0.34 |
| 2018 | 4.84 | -62.39% | $14.27 | $2.95 |
| 2017 | 12.87 | N/A | $21.49 | $1.67 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $24.23 | -$0.1 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $11.58 | -$2.39 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $17.78 | -$1.71 |
| 2013 | 42 | -60.16% | $28.98 | $0.69 |
| 2012 | 105.43 | 930.6% | $22.14 | $0.21 |
| 2011 | 10.23 | -92.87% | $23.32 | $2.28 |
| 2010 | 143.4 | N/A | $28.68 | $0.2 |
Olympic Steel PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 16.65 | -2.69% | $32.81 | $1.97 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.11 | 18.74% | $39 | $2.28 |
| Jun 2024 | 14.41 | -23.76% | $44.83 | $3.11 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.9 | 9.12% | $70.88 | $3.75 |
| Dec 2023 | 17.32 | 9.41% | $66.7 | $3.85 |
| Sep 2023 | 15.83 | 14.05% | $56.21 | $3.55 |
| Jun 2023 | 13.88 | 45.95% | $49 | $3.53 |
| Mar 2023 | 9.51 | 122.72% | $52.21 | $5.49 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.27 | 81.7% | $33.58 | $7.87 |
| Sep 2022 | 2.35 | 14.08% | $22.81 | $9.69 |
| Jun 2022 | 2.06 | -36.62% | $25.75 | $12.53 |
| Mar 2022 | 3.25 | 45.74% | $38.46 | $11.85 |
| Dec 2021 | 2.23 | -22.03% | $23.5 | $10.53 |
| Sep 2021 | 2.86 | -56% | $24.36 | $8.53 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.5 | -69.54% | $29.39 | $4.52 |
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 peers RS and WOR, ZEUS's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than FSTR's. Olympic Steel's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 27.49.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 4.98 | $214.84M |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 15.94 | $349.67M |
| FRD Friedman Industries Inc | 17.99 | $100.31M |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 18.41 | $15.31B |
| MRC Mrc Global Inc | 37.48 | $1B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 58.57 | $2.52B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Olympic Steel's PE ratio?
ZEUS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.94 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ZEUS stock is 12.03.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Olympic Steel (ZEUS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ZEUS stock is 10.53.
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 1.4% 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Olympic Steel's stock price is $31.4. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.97. Therefore, Olympic Steel's price to earnings ratio for today is 15.94. PE RATIO(15.94) = STOCK PRICE($31.4) / TTM EPS($1.97)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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