AVA Avista PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Jan 21, 2025, the AVA stock has a PE ratio of 14.93. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.52 and the stock price of $37.62 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last four-quarter average.
AVA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Avista over the last ten years is 19.64. The current 14.93 price-to-earnings ratio is 24% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, AVA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2018 quarter at 30.51, with a price of $51.25 and an EPS of $1.68. The Mar 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 11.17, with a price of $34.18 and an EPS of $3.06.
Avista PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 57.63% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -28.63% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 15.96 | -23.34% |
| 2022 | 20.82 | 3.38% |
| 2021 | 20.14 | -4.19% |
| 2020 | 21.02 | 30.24% |
| 2019 | 16.14 | -20.96% |
| 2018 | 20.42 | -28.63% |
| 2017 | 28.61 | 54.57% |
| 2016 | 18.51 | 3.64% |
| 2015 | 17.86 | 57.63% |
| 2014 | 11.33 | -25.66% |
AVA average PE ratio chart
Currently, AVA's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
AVA PE vs peers
AVA's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks XEL and WEC, but it is above PCG's and POR's. Avista's current PE ratio of 14.93 is less than the average of its peers, which is 17.3.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MDU Mdu Resources Group Inc | 9.28 | $3.71B |
| POR Portland General Electric Co | 12.37 | $4.38B |
| PCG PG&E Corp | 12.9 | $43.51B |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.42 | $3.28B |
| AVA Avista Corp | 14.48 | $2.89B |
| BKH Black Hills Corp | 15.49 | $4.14B |
| CMS Cms Energy Corp | 19.13 | $25.64B |
| XEL Xcel Energy Inc | 19.91 | $38.53B |
| IDA Idacorp Inc | 20.07 | $5.8B |
| CNP Centerpoint Energy Inc | 21.65 | $21.31B |
| WEC Wec Energy Group Inc | 24.01 | $31.06B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Avista's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for AVA stock as of Jan 21, 2025, stands at 14.93.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Avista (AVA)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for AVA stock is 18.23.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Avista (AVA)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for AVA stock is 19.05.
What is the highest PE ratio for AVA?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 30.51 and it was in the Mar 2018 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for AVA compare to its historical average?
AVA's current price to earnings ratio is 24% below its 10-year historical average.
How is AVA's PE ratio calculated (Avista PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jan 21, 2025), Avista's share price is $37.62. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.52. Therefore, Avista's price to earnings ratio for today is 14.93. PE RATIO(14.93) = STOCK PRICE($37.62) / TTM EPS($2.52)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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