CMC COMMERCIAL METALS PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The current PE ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS stock as of Jul 8, 2025 is 157.45. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.33 and the stock price of $51.96 per share. The P/E ratio has an increase of 120% from the past four quarters average of 71.6.
CMC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of COMMERCIAL METALS for the last ten years is 23.74. The current PE ratio of 157.45 is comparable to the historical average. Over the past ten years, CMC's PE ratio was at its highest in the May 2025 quarter at 141.18, when the stock price was $46.59 and the EPS was $0.33. The lowest value was in the Aug 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.01 with a price of $40.51 and an EPS of $10.09.
COMMERCIAL METALS PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 216.71% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -61.57% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.79 | 66.75% | $53.59 | $4.19 |
| 2023 | 7.67 | 91.27% | $56.29 | $7.34 |
| 2022 | 4.01 | -57.83% | $40.51 | $10.09 |
| 2021 | 9.51 | 7.09% | $32.62 | $3.43 |
| 2020 | 8.88 | -4.82% | $20.87 | $2.35 |
| 2019 | 9.33 | -48.6% | $15.67 | $1.68 |
| 2018 | 18.15 | -61.57% | $21.6 | $1.19 |
| 2017 | 47.23 | 46.09% | $18.89 | $0.4 |
| 2016 | 32.33 | 40.02% | $15.52 | $0.48 |
| 2015 | 23.09 | 28.28% | $15.7 | $0.68 |
| 2014 | 18 | -20.18% | $17.28 | $0.96 |
| 2013 | 22.55 | 216.71% | $14.88 | $0.66 |
| 2012 | 7.12 | N/A | $12.74 | $1.79 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | $11.75 | -$1.13 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | $13.02 | -$1.81 |
COMMERCIAL METALS PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2025 | 141.18 | 80.7% | $46.59 | $0.33 |
| Feb 2025 | 78.13 | 44.39% | $48.44 | $0.62 |
| Nov 2024 | 54.11 | 323.06% | $61.69 | $1.14 |
| Aug 2024 | 12.79 | 10.35% | $53.59 | $4.19 |
| May 2024 | 11.59 | 25.16% | $56.32 | $4.86 |
| Feb 2024 | 9.26 | 35.18% | $54 | $5.83 |
| Nov 2023 | 6.85 | -10.69% | $45.33 | $6.62 |
| Aug 2023 | 7.67 | 46.93% | $56.29 | $7.34 |
| May 2023 | 5.22 | -11.53% | $42.75 | $8.19 |
| Feb 2023 | 5.9 | 24.74% | $51.75 | $8.77 |
| Nov 2022 | 4.73 | 17.96% | $49.22 | $10.4 |
| Aug 2022 | 4.01 | -9.89% | $40.51 | $10.09 |
| May 2022 | 4.45 | -14.42% | $39.73 | $8.92 |
| Feb 2022 | 5.2 | -19% | $38.55 | $7.42 |
| Nov 2021 | 6.42 | -32.49% | $30.9 | $4.81 |
CMC Price vs fair value
CMC average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of CMC is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
CMC PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks NUE and STLD, CMC's PE ratio stands higher. COMMERCIAL METALS's current PE ratio of 157.45 is comparable to the average of its peer group, which is 24.86.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| AP Ampco Pittsburgh Corp | 13.9 | $58.68M |
| MLI Mueller Industries Inc | 14.87 | $9.21B |
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 17.83 | $20.2B |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 24.77 | $32.24B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 52.92 | $3.2B |
| CMC COMMERCIAL METALS Co | 157.45 | $5.82B |
Frequently asked questions
What is COMMERCIAL METALS's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CMC stock is 157.45 as of Jul 8, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS (CMC)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CMC stock is 28.45.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for COMMERCIAL METALS (CMC)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CMC stock is 20.4.
What is the highest PE ratio for CMC?
The current P/E of 157.45 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.
How does the current PE ratio for CMC compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of CMC is 563% higher than the 10-year historical average.
Why is COMMERCIAL METALS's PE ratio so high?
CMC's PE ratio of 157.45 is considered high because the company's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings.
How is CMC's PE ratio calculated (COMMERCIAL METALS PE ratio formula)?
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 8, 2025), COMMERCIAL METALS's stock price is $51.96. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending May 2025 is $0.33. Therefore, COMMERCIAL METALS's P/E ratio for today is 157.45. PE RATIO(157.45) = STOCK PRICE($51.96) / TTM EPS($0.33)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.