ATO Atmos Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Dec 20, 2024, the ATO stock has a PE ratio of 20.45. This is based on the current EPS of $6.83 and the stock price of $139.69 per share. An increase of 11% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 18.5 of the last 4 quarters.
ATO PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Atmos Energy over the last ten years is 20.13. The current 20.45 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, ATO's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2019 quarter at 26.12, with a price of $113.89 and an EPS of $4.36. The Mar 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.37, with a price of $84.24 and an EPS of $5.48.
Atmos Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 51.07% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -25.15% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20.31 | 16.93% |
| 2023 | 17.37 | -4.35% |
| 2022 | 18.16 | 5.4% |
| 2021 | 17.23 | -11.87% |
| 2020 | 19.55 | -25.15% |
| 2019 | 26.12 | 51.07% |
| 2018 | 17.29 | -23.09% |
| 2017 | 22.48 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 22.03 | 16.99% |
| 2015 | 18.83 | 16.88% |
ATO average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of ATO is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
ATO PE vs peers
ATO's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks OKE and CNP, but it is greater than OGS's and RGCO's. Atmos Energy's current PE ratio of 20.45 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 20.62.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RGCO Rgc Resources Inc | 17.47 | $207.93M |
| OGS ONE Gas Inc | 17.9 | $3.89B |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | 20.45 | $21.71B |
| OKE Oneok Inc | 21.2 | $58.47B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 21.4 | $16.88B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 21.55 | $21.21B |
| CPK Chesapeake Utilities Corp | 24.2 | $2.72B |
| NFG National Fuel Gas Co | 71.35 | $5.44B |
| STR Sitio Royalties Corporation | N/A | $2.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Atmos Energy's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, ATO stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.45.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Atmos Energy (ATO)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for ATO stock is 19.29.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Atmos Energy (ATO)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for ATO stock is 19.52.
What is the highest PE ratio for ATO?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 26.12 in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for ATO compare to its historical average?
ATO's current price to earnings ratio is 1.6% above its 10-year historical average.
How is ATO's PE ratio calculated (Atmos Energy PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Atmos Energy's stock price is $139.69. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.83. Therefore, Atmos Energy's P/E ratio for today is 20.45. PE RATIO(20.45) = STOCK PRICE($139.69) / TTM EPS($6.83)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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