CBT Cabot PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- PE Ratio
As at Nov 5, 2025, the CBT stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 7.83. This is based on the current EPS of $7.72 and the stock price of $60.47 per share. A decrease of 36% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 12.2 of the last four quarters.
CBT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Cabot over the last ten years is 18.27. The current 7.83 P/E ratio is 57% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, CBT's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2017 quarter at 56.5, with a price of $61.59 and an EPS of $1.09. The Sep 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 8.89, with a price of $69.27 and an EPS of $7.79.
Cabot PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 198.17% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -50.15% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.46 | 85.15% | $111.77 | $6.79 |
| 2023 | 8.89 | -49.2% | $69.27 | $7.79 |
| 2022 | 17.5 | 51.91% | $63.89 | $3.65 |
| 2021 | 11.52 | N/A | $50.12 | $4.35 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $36.03 | -$4.21 |
| 2019 | 17.17 | N/A | $45.32 | $2.64 |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A | $62.72 | -$1.85 |
| 2017 | 14.16 | -36.79% | $55.8 | $3.94 |
| 2016 | 22.4 | N/A | $52.41 | $2.34 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $31.56 | -$5.27 |
| 2014 | 16.59 | -7.58% | $50.77 | $3.06 |
| 2013 | 17.95 | 198.17% | $42.71 | $2.38 |
| 2012 | 6.02 | -12.12% | $36.57 | $6.07 |
| 2011 | 6.85 | -50.15% | $24.78 | $3.62 |
| 2010 | 13.74 | N/A | $32.57 | $2.37 |
Cabot PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 9.72 | -8.73% | $75 | $7.72 |
| Mar 2025 | 10.65 | -11.32% | $83.14 | $7.81 |
| Dec 2024 | 12.01 | -27.04% | $91.31 | $7.6 |
| Sep 2024 | 16.46 | 51.43% | $111.77 | $6.79 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.87 | -6.53% | $91.89 | $8.45 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.63 | 7.78% | $92.2 | $7.93 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.79 | 21.37% | $83.5 | $7.74 |
| Sep 2023 | 8.89 | -29.05% | $69.27 | $7.79 |
| Jun 2023 | 12.53 | -8.47% | $66.89 | $5.34 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.69 | 25.94% | $76.64 | $5.6 |
| Dec 2022 | 10.87 | -37.89% | $66.84 | $6.15 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.5 | -31.69% | $63.89 | $3.65 |
| Jun 2022 | 25.62 | -15% | $63.79 | $2.49 |
| Mar 2022 | 30.14 | -7.74% | $68.41 | $2.27 |
| Dec 2021 | 32.67 | 183.59% | $56.2 | $1.72 |
CBT Price vs fair value
CBT average PE ratio chart
Currently, CBT's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Cabot's P/E of 7.83 is below the Basic Materials sector and the industry average. In comparison with its Basic Materials sector average of 22.74, Cabot's P/E is 66% lower.
CBT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks XOM and GLW, CBT's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CBT Cabot Corp | 7.65 | $3.14B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 16.58 | $481.01B |
| KOP Koppers Holdings Inc | 35.18 | $554.79M |
| GLW Corning Inc | 55.42 | $75.55B |
| DOW Dow Inc | N/A | $15.99B |
| ASPN Aspen Aerogels Inc | N/A | $345.5M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabot's PE ratio?
As of Nov 5, 2025, CBT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.83.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cabot (CBT)?
The average PE ratio for CBT stock over the past 3 years is 11.65.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cabot (CBT)?
The average PE ratio for CBT stock over the past 5 years is 15.35.
What is the highest PE ratio for CBT?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 56.5 in the Dec 2017 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CBT compare to its historical average?
CBT's current price to earnings ratio is 57% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Cabot'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 CBT's PE ratio calculated (Cabot PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Cabot's stock price is $60.47. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $7.72. Therefore, Cabot's PE ratio for today is 7.83. PE RATIO(7.83) = STOCK PRICE($60.47) / TTM EPS($7.72)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.