BFS Saul Centers PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Saul Centers stock stands at 20.9 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.85 and the stock price of $38.66 per share. A decrease of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 22.0 of the past four quarters.
BFS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Saul Centers has been 31.22. The current 20.9 price-to-earnings ratio is 33% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, BFS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2016 quarter at 43.82, with a price of $66.6 and an EPS of $1.52. The Jun 2024 quarter saw the lowest point at 20.54, with a price of $36.77 and an EPS of $1.79.
Saul Centers PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 33.27% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -55.94% in 2014
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.7 | -9.05% |
| 2022 | 24.96 | -26.09% |
| 2021 | 33.77 | 33.27% |
| 2020 | 25.34 | -24.15% |
| 2019 | 33.41 | 13.91% |
| 2018 | 29.33 | -22.1% |
| 2017 | 37.65 | -13.53% |
| 2016 | 43.54 | 20.58% |
| 2015 | 36.11 | -2.14% |
| 2014 | 36.9 | -55.94% |
BFS average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BFS is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
BFS PE vs peers
BFS's PE ratio is less than its peer stock ADC, but it is above FDX's and ARR's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ARR Armour Residential REIT Inc | 6.61 | $1.05B |
| FDX Fedex Corp | 16.85 | $67.37B |
| BFS Saul Centers Inc | 20.9 | $934.44M |
| ADC Agree Realty Corp | 38.55 | $7.26B |
| ODP ODP Corp | N/A | $733.98M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Saul Centers's PE ratio?
As of Dec 20, 2024, BFS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 20.9.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Saul Centers (BFS)?
The average PE ratio for BFS stock over the past 3 years is 24.61.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Saul Centers (BFS)?
The average PE ratio for BFS stock over the past 5 years is 26.04.
What is the highest PE ratio for BFS?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 43.82 in the Sep 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for BFS compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of BFS is 33% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is BFS's PE ratio calculated (Saul Centers PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Saul Centers's share price is $38.66. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.85. Therefore, Saul Centers's price to earnings ratio for today is 20.9. PE RATIO(20.9) = STOCK PRICE($38.66) / TTM EPS($1.85)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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