CBT Cabot PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Jan 21, 2025, the CBT stock has a price-to-earnings ratio of 13.62. This is based on the current EPS of $6.79 and the stock price of $92.51 per share. An increase of 10% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 12.4 of the last four quarters.
CBT PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Cabot over the last ten years is 19.1. The current 13.62 P/E ratio is 29% 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: 85.15% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -49.2% in 2023
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 16.46 | 85.15% |
| 2023 | 8.89 | -49.2% |
| 2022 | 17.5 | 51.91% |
| 2021 | 11.52 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | 17.17 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 14.16 | -36.79% |
| 2016 | 22.4 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
CBT average PE ratio chart
Currently, CBT's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CBT PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers XOM and GLW, CBT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than KOP's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| KOP Koppers Holdings Inc | 8.8 | $649.01M |
| CBT Cabot Corp | 13.55 | $5B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 13.86 | $489.26B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 27.47 | $28.84B |
| GLW Corning Inc | 281 | $45.71B |
| ASPN Aspen Aerogels Inc | 577 | $946.83M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cabot's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, CBT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 13.62.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cabot (CBT)?
The average PE ratio for CBT stock over the past 3 years is 15.36.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cabot (CBT)?
The average PE ratio for CBT stock over the past 5 years is 17.34.
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 29% below its 10-year historical average.
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 (Jan 21, 2025), Cabot's stock price is $92.51. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $6.79. Therefore, Cabot's PE ratio for today is 13.62. PE RATIO(13.62) = STOCK PRICE($92.51) / TTM EPS($6.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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