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BTU Peabody Energy PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Jan 17, 2025, the Peabody Energy stock's PE ratio is 4.63. This takes into account the latest EPS of $4.17 and stock price of $19.3. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 16% from its last 4 quarters average of 5.5.

BTU PE ratio history

How has BTU's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Peabody Energy has averaged 5.04 over the last eight years. The current P/E ratio of 4.63 is 8% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last eight years, BTU's PE ratio peaked in the Jun 2018 quarter at 7.92, when the price was $45.48 and the EPS was $5.74. The lowest point was in the Jun 2023 quarter, when it reached 2.13 with a price of $21.66 and an EPS of $10.15.

Average
5.04
Median
5.31
Minimum
2.13
Maximum
7.92

Peabody Energy PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 52.6% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -7.07% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2023 4.41 52.6%
2022 2.89 -7.07%
2021 3.11 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 7.01 N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

BTU average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of BTU for the past years

The current PE ratio of BTU is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
4.2
5-year avg
4.11
10-year avg
N/A
15-year avg
N/A

BTU PE vs peers

What is BTU's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks ACI and CNX, BTU's PE ratio is lower. Peabody Energy's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 8.81.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BTU Peabody Energy Corp 4.63 $2.34B
ARLP Alliance Resource Partners Lp 7.91 $3.57B
NRP Natural Resource Partners Lp 8.02 $1.4B
CNX CNX Resources Corp 8.35 $4.5B
ACI Albertsons Companies Inc 10.97 $11.38B

Frequently asked questions

What is Peabody Energy's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for BTU stock as of Jan 17, 2025, stands at 4.63.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Peabody Energy (BTU)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for BTU stock is 4.2.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Peabody Energy (BTU)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for BTU stock is 4.11.

What is the highest PE ratio for BTU?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last eight years has been 7.92 and it was in the Jun 2018 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for BTU compare to its historical average?

BTU's price to earnings ratio is currently 8% below its 8-year historical average.

Why is Peabody Energy's PE ratio so low?

A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.

How is BTU's PE ratio calculated (Peabody Energy PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jan 17, 2025), Peabody Energy's share price is $19.3. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.17. Therefore, Peabody Energy's PE ratio for today is 4.63. PE RATIO(4.63) = STOCK PRICE($19.3) / TTM EPS($4.17)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.