CBU Community Bank System PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Community Bank System stock as of Mar 18, 2025 is 16.89. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $3.44 and the stock price of $58.1 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last 4 quarters average.
CBU PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Community Bank System for the last ten years is 19.04. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 16.89 is 11% 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 2023 quarter, when it reached 15.08 with a price of $42.21 and an EPS of $2.8.
Community Bank System PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 46.15% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -33.7% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.93 | -15.7% | $61.68 | $3.44 |
| 2023 | 21.27 | 17.58% | $52.11 | $2.45 |
| 2022 | 18.09 | -14.75% | $62.95 | $3.48 |
| 2021 | 21.22 | 5.57% | $74.48 | $3.51 |
| 2020 | 20.1 | -7.63% | $62.31 | $3.1 |
| 2019 | 21.76 | 22.45% | $70.94 | $3.26 |
| 2018 | 17.77 | 1.48% | $58.3 | $3.28 |
| 2017 | 17.51 | -33.7% | $53.75 | $3.07 |
| 2016 | 26.41 | 46.15% | $61.79 | $2.34 |
| 2015 | 18.07 | 6.17% | $39.94 | $2.21 |
| 2014 | 17.02 | -15.91% | $38.13 | $2.24 |
| 2013 | 20.24 | 44.26% | $39.68 | $1.96 |
| 2012 | 14.03 | 2.48% | $27.36 | $1.95 |
| 2011 | 13.69 | -5.85% | $27.8 | $2.03 |
| 2010 | 14.54 | -5.15% | $27.77 | $1.91 |
Community Bank System PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 17.93 | -3.03% | $61.68 | $3.44 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.49 | 22.61% | $58.07 | $3.14 |
| Jun 2024 | 15.08 | -2.01% | $47.21 | $3.13 |
| Mar 2024 | 15.39 | -27.64% | $48.03 | $3.12 |
| Dec 2023 | 21.27 | 41.05% | $52.11 | $2.45 |
| Sep 2023 | 15.08 | -7.37% | $42.21 | $2.8 |
| Jun 2023 | 16.28 | -15.65% | $46.88 | $2.88 |
| Mar 2023 | 19.3 | 6.69% | $52.49 | $2.72 |
| Dec 2022 | 18.09 | -0.06% | $62.95 | $3.48 |
| Sep 2022 | 18.1 | -6.75% | $60.08 | $3.32 |
| Jun 2022 | 19.41 | -5.64% | $63.28 | $3.26 |
| Mar 2022 | 20.57 | -3.06% | $70.15 | $3.41 |
| Dec 2021 | 21.22 | 11.04% | $74.48 | $3.51 |
| Sep 2021 | 19.11 | -10.58% | $68.42 | $3.58 |
| Jun 2021 | 21.37 | -7.53% | $75.65 | $3.54 |
CBU average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CBU is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CBU PE vs peers
CBU's PE ratio is less than its peer stock EVBN, but it is above NBTB's and TMP's. Community Bank System's current PE ratio of 16.89 is more than the average of its peers, which is 14.33.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CHMG Chemung Financial Corp | 9.84 | $233.84M |
| TMP Tompkins Financial Corp | 12.97 | $932.18M |
| NBTB Nbt Bancorp Inc | 14.67 | $2.07B |
| AROW Arrow Financial Corp | 14.94 | $442.01M |
| FLIC First Of Long Island Corp | 16.33 | $280.9M |
| CBU Community Bank System Inc | 16.97 | $3.08B |
| EVBN Evans Bancorp Inc | 18.29 | $219.91M |
| FISI Financial Institutions Inc | N/A | $524.03M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Community Bank System's PE ratio?
As of Mar 18, 2025, CBU stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.89.
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 17.92.
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 18.74.
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 11% 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 (Mar 18, 2025), Community Bank System's share price is $58.1. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.44. Therefore, Community Bank System's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.89. PE RATIO(16.89) = STOCK PRICE($58.1) / TTM EPS($3.44)
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