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CLF Cleveland-Cliffs PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Cleveland-Cliffs stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 190.75. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.08 and the stock price of $15.26 per share. The PE ratio has increased by 181% from its last 4 quarters average of 67.9.

CLF PE ratio history

How has CLF's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Cleveland-Cliffs for the last nine years is 20.25. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 190.75 is in line with the historical average. Analyzing the last nine years, CLF's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Jun 2024 quarter at 192.38, when the price was $15.39 and the EPS was $0.08. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 2.02 with a price of $7.69 and an EPS of $3.8.

Average
20.25
Median
6.5
Minimum
2.02
Maximum
192.38

Cleveland-Cliffs PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 317.54% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -64.12% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
2023 26.18 317.54%
2022 6.27 62.02%
2021 3.87 N/A
2020 N/A N/A
2019 7.92 292.08%
2018 2.02 -64.12%
2017 5.63 -41.11%
2016 9.56 N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

CLF average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, CLF's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
29.36
5-year avg
25.95
10-year avg
20.25
15-year avg
18.58

CLF PE vs peers

What is CLF's PE ratio compared to its peers

CLF's PE ratio is above its peer stocks ACI and X. Cleveland-Cliffs's current PE ratio of 190.75 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 7.63.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BTU Peabody Energy Corp 5.64 $2.8B
CNX CNX Resources Corp 7.68 $3.83B
X United States Steel Corp 10.53 $9.16B
ACI Albertsons Companies Inc 10.54 $11.84B
CLF Cleveland-Cliffs Inc 193.38 $7.24B

Frequently asked questions

What is Cleveland-Cliffs's PE ratio?

As of Jul 25, 2024, CLF stock has a price to earnings ratio of 190.75.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)?

The average PE ratio for CLF stock over the past 3 years is 29.36.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cleveland-Cliffs (CLF)?

The average PE ratio for CLF stock over the past 5 years is 25.95.

What is the highest PE ratio for CLF?

Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 192.38 in the Jun 2024 quarter.

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

The current PE ratio of CLF is 842% higher than the 9-year historical average.

Why is Cleveland-Cliffs's PE ratio so high?

A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.

How is CLF's PE ratio calculated (Cleveland-Cliffs PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Cleveland-Cliffs's share price is $15.26. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.08. Therefore, Cleveland-Cliffs's price to earnings ratio for today is 190.75. PE RATIO(190.75) = STOCK PRICE($15.26) / TTM EPS($0.08)

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