As of May 16, 2025, the Peabody Energy stock's PE ratio is 5.0. This takes into account the latest EPS of $2.94 and stock price of $14.71. The PE ratio marks a decrease of 14% from its last 4 quarters average of 5.8.
BTU PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Peabody Energy has averaged 5.11 over the last eight years. The current P/E ratio of 5.0 is 2.2% 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.
Peabody Energy PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 60.32% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -7.07% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.07 | 60.32% | $20.94 | $2.96 |
| 2023 | 4.41 | 52.6% | $24.32 | $5.52 |
| 2022 | 2.89 | -7.07% | $26.42 | $9.13 |
| 2021 | 3.11 | N/A | $10.07 | $3.24 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $2.41 | -$19.14 |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A | $9.12 | -$2.04 |
| 2018 | 7.01 | N/A | $30.48 | $4.35 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$36.72 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$98.65 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$39.51 |
Peabody Energy PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 4.61 | -34.79% | $13.55 | $2.94 |
| Dec 2024 | 7.07 | 11.16% | $20.94 | $2.96 |
| Sep 2024 | 6.36 | 22.54% | $26.54 | $4.17 |
| Jun 2024 | 5.19 | -15.75% | $22.12 | $4.26 |
| Mar 2024 | 6.16 | 39.68% | $24.26 | $3.94 |
| Dec 2023 | 4.41 | 43.18% | $24.32 | $5.52 |
| Sep 2023 | 3.08 | 44.6% | $25.99 | $8.45 |
| Jun 2023 | 2.13 | -2.29% | $21.66 | $10.15 |
| Mar 2023 | 2.18 | -24.57% | $25.6 | $11.73 |
| Dec 2022 | 2.89 | 7.84% | $26.42 | $9.13 |
| Sep 2022 | 2.68 | -21.18% | $24.82 | $9.26 |
| Jun 2022 | 3.4 | -56.19% | $21.33 | $6.28 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.76 | 149.52% | $24.53 | $3.16 |
| Dec 2021 | 3.11 | N/A | $10.07 | $3.24 |
| Sep 2021 | N/A | N/A | $14.79 | -$2.83 |
BTU Price vs fair value
BTU average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of BTU is higher than its 3 and 5-year averages.
BTU PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks ACI and ARLP, BTU's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| BTU Peabody Energy Corp | 5 | $1.79B |
| NRP Natural Resource Partners Lp | 8.76 | $1.22B |
| ARLP Alliance Resource Partners Lp | 12.53 | $3.43B |
| ACI Albertsons Companies Inc | 13.39 | $12.72B |
| CNX CNX Resources Corp | N/A | $4.78B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Peabody Energy's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for BTU stock as of May 16, 2025, stands at 5.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Peabody Energy (BTU)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for BTU stock is 4.18.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Peabody Energy (BTU)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for BTU stock is 4.36.
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 2.2% 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 (May 16, 2025), Peabody Energy's share price is $14.71. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $2.94. Therefore, Peabody Energy's PE ratio for today is 5. PE RATIO(5) = STOCK PRICE($14.71) / TTM EPS($2.94)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.