CE Celanese PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Celanese stock stands at 5.28 as of Feb 21, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $10 and stock price of $52.76. A decrease of 46% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 9.8 of the last 4 quarters.
CE PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Celanese has been 13.5. The current 5.28 PE ratio is 61% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, CE's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2015 quarter at 33.33, with a price of $67.33 and an EPS of $2.02. The Dec 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 5.85, with a price of $102.24 and an EPS of $17.48.
Celanese PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 123.99% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -61.96% in 2016
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.63 | 47.52% | $155.37 | $18.01 |
| 2022 | 5.85 | -40.85% | $102.24 | $17.48 |
| 2021 | 9.89 | 28.27% | $168.06 | $16.99 |
| 2020 | 7.71 | -56.93% | $129.94 | $16.85 |
| 2019 | 17.9 | 78.82% | $123.12 | $6.88 |
| 2018 | 10.01 | -42.9% | $89.97 | $8.99 |
| 2017 | 17.53 | 38.25% | $107.08 | $6.11 |
| 2016 | 12.68 | -61.96% | $78.74 | $6.21 |
| 2015 | 33.33 | 123.99% | $67.33 | $2.02 |
| 2014 | 14.88 | 86.47% | $59.96 | $4.03 |
| 2013 | 7.98 | -57.89% | $55.31 | $6.93 |
| 2012 | 18.95 | 16.83% | $44.53 | $2.35 |
| 2011 | 16.22 | -4.64% | $44.27 | $2.73 |
| 2010 | 17.01 | 80.19% | $41.17 | $2.42 |
| 2009 | 9.44 | 39.03% | $32.1 | $3.4 |
Celanese PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 13.6 | 78.24% | $135.96 | $10 |
| Jun 2024 | 7.63 | -18.92% | $134.89 | $17.67 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.41 | 9.04% | $171.86 | $18.27 |
| Dec 2023 | 8.63 | 28.42% | $155.37 | $18.01 |
| Sep 2023 | 6.72 | -32.12% | $125.52 | $18.67 |
| Jun 2023 | 9.9 | 24.37% | $115.8 | $11.7 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.96 | 36.07% | $108.89 | $13.68 |
| Dec 2022 | 5.85 | -1.52% | $102.24 | $17.48 |
| Sep 2022 | 5.94 | -9.04% | $90.34 | $15.2 |
| Jun 2022 | 6.53 | -14.08% | $117.61 | $18.02 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.6 | -23.15% | $142.87 | $18.81 |
| Dec 2021 | 9.89 | 61.34% | $168.06 | $16.99 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.13 | -12.05% | $150.64 | $24.57 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.97 | -16.92% | $151.6 | $21.74 |
| Mar 2021 | 8.39 | 8.82% | $149.81 | $17.85 |
CE average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CE is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CE PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks XOM and DD, CE's PE ratio stands lower. Celanese's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 25.16.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CE Celanese Corp | 5.28 | $5.77B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 12.74 | $11.37B |
| XOM Exxon Mobil Corp | 14.12 | $480.3B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 25.17 | $27.81B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 48.6 | $34.13B |
| WLK Westlake Chemical Corp | 150.29 | $14.12B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Celanese's PE ratio?
As of Feb 21, 2025, CE stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.28.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Celanese (CE)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CE stock is 8.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Celanese (CE)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CE stock is 9.43.
What is the highest PE ratio for CE?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 33.33 in the Dec 2015 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CE compare to its historical average?
CE's price to earnings ratio is currently 61% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Celanese's PE ratio so low?
CE's PE ratio of 5.28 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.
How is CE's PE ratio calculated (Celanese PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 21, 2025), Celanese's stock price is $52.76. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $10. Therefore, Celanese's P/E ratio for today is 5.28. PE RATIO(5.28) = STOCK PRICE($52.76) / TTM EPS($10)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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