AA Alcoa PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As of May 12, 2025, the AA stock has a PE ratio of 7.9. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.56 and the stock price of $28.12 per share.
AA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Alcoa over the last nine years is 48.82. The current 7.9 P/E ratio is 84% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last nine years, AA's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2017 quarter at 172, with a price of $34.4 and an EPS of $0.2. The Mar 2025 quarter marked the lowest point at 8.57, with a price of $30.5 and an EPS of $3.56.
Alcoa PE ratio by year
Maximum annual decrease: -44.39% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 145.31 | N/A | $37.78 | $0.26 |
| 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34 | -$3.65 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | $45.47 | -$0.68 |
| 2021 | 25.9 | N/A | $59.58 | $2.3 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $23.05 | -$0.91 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $21.51 | -$6.07 |
| 2018 | 19.84 | -44.39% | $26.58 | $1.34 |
| 2017 | 35.68 | N/A | $53.87 | $1.51 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $28.08 | -$2.19 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$4.73 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$1.4 |
| 2013 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Alcoa PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 8.57 | -94.1% | $30.5 | $3.56 |
| Dec 2024 | 145.31 | N/A | $37.78 | $0.26 |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $38.58 | -$1.75 |
| Jun 2024 | N/A | N/A | $39.78 | -$3.08 |
| Mar 2024 | N/A | N/A | $33.79 | -$3.76 |
| Dec 2023 | N/A | N/A | $34 | -$3.65 |
| Sep 2023 | N/A | N/A | $29.06 | -$4.99 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $33.93 | -$8.22 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $42.56 | -$4.64 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | $45.47 | -$0.68 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | $33.66 | -$0.72 |
| Jun 2022 | 8.68 | -62.39% | $45.58 | $5.25 |
| Mar 2022 | 23.08 | -10.89% | $90.03 | $3.9 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.9 | 131.87% | $59.58 | $2.3 |
| Sep 2021 | 11.17 | -29.66% | $48.94 | $4.38 |
AA average PE ratio chart
AA's current PE ratio is lower than its 5-year average.
AA PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks CENX and KALU, AA's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AA Alcoa Corp | 7.9 | $7.28B |
| CENX Century Aluminum Co | 14.36 | $1.62B |
| KALU Kaiser Aluminum Corp | 26.32 | $1.16B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Alcoa's PE ratio?
AA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.9 as of May 12, 2025.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Alcoa (AA)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for AA stock is 34.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for AA?
Over the last nine years, the Mar 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 172.
How does the current PE ratio for AA compare to its historical average?
AA's current price to earnings ratio is 84% below its 9-year historical average.
Why is Alcoa's PE ratio so low?
AA's PE ratio is low because its earnings per share (EPS) is high relative to its stock price.
How is AA's PE ratio calculated (Alcoa PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (May 12, 2025), Alcoa's share price is $28.12. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.56. Therefore, Alcoa's PE ratio for today is 7.9. PE RATIO(7.9) = STOCK PRICE($28.12) / TTM EPS($3.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.