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CBU Community Bank System PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Community Bank System stock as of Sep 28, 2023 is 14.72. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.88 and the stock price of $42.4 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 18% from its last 4 quarters average of 17.9.

CBU PE ratio history

How has CBU's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Community Bank System for the last ten years is 19.14. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 14.72 is 23% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, CBU's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2016 quarter at 26.41, when the price was $61.79 and the EPS was $2.34. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2018 quarter, when it reached 15.5 with a price of $61.07 and an EPS of $3.94.

Average
19.14
Median
18.43
Minimum
15.5
Maximum
26.41

Community Bank System PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 46.15% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -33.7% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2022 18.09 -14.75%
2021 21.22 5.57%
2020 20.1 -7.63%
2019 21.76 22.45%
2018 17.77 1.48%
2017 17.51 -33.7%
2016 26.41 46.15%
2015 18.07 6.17%
2014 17.02 -15.91%
2013 20.24 44.26%

CBU average PE ratio chart

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

The current PE ratio of CBU is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
19.54
5-year avg
19.18
10-year avg
19.14
15-year avg
17.4

CBU PE vs peers

What is CBU's PE ratio compared to its peers

CBU's PE ratio is above its peer stocks NBTB and TMP. Community Bank System's current PE ratio of 14.72 is more than the average of its peers, which is 7.59.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FISI Financial Institutions Inc 5.04 $257.13M
EVBN Evans Bancorp Inc 6.55 $148.55M
CHMG Chemung Financial Corp 6.81 $187M
FLIC First Of Long Island Corp 7.3 $261.84M
AROW Arrow Financial Corp 7.53 $292.74M
NBTB Nbt Bancorp Inc 9.87 $1.36B
TMP Tompkins Financial Corp 10.2 $703.44M
CBU Community Bank System Inc 14.79 $2.28B

Frequently asked questions

What is Community Bank System's PE ratio?

As of Sep 28, 2023, CBU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 14.72.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Community Bank System (CBU)?

As an average over the last 3 years, CBU stock has a PE ratio of 19.54.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Community Bank System (CBU)?

As an average over the last 5 years, CBU stock has a PE ratio of 19.18.

What is the highest PE ratio for CBU?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 26.41.

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

The current PE ratio of CBU is 23% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is CBU's PE ratio calculated (Community Bank System 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 (Sep 28, 2023), Community Bank System's share price is $42.4. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $2.88. Therefore, Community Bank System's price to earnings ratio for today is 14.72. PE RATIO(14.72) = STOCK PRICE($42.4) / TTM EPS($2.88)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.