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CMI Cummins PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Cummins stock stands at 56.33 as of Apr 24, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $5.19 and the stock price of $292.34 per share. An increase of 166% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.2 of the last four quarters.

CMI PE ratio history

How has CMI's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Cummins has been 16.46. The current 56.33 P/E ratio is similar to the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CMI's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2023 quarter at 46.16, with a price of $239.57 and an EPS of $5.19. The Mar 2020 quarter marked the lowest point at 9.58, with a price of $131.66 and an EPS of $13.74.

Average
16.46
Median
15.05
Minimum
9.58
Maximum
46.16

Cummins PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 189.59% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -65.68% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
2023 46.16 189.59%
2022 15.94 7.7%
2021 14.8 -21.36%
2020 18.82 52.88%
2019 12.31 21.64%
2018 10.12 -65.68%
2017 29.49 77.97%
2016 16.57 47.95%
2015 11.2 -29.78%
2014 15.95 -10.29%

CMI average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, CMI's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.28
5-year avg
16.1
10-year avg
16.46
15-year avg
16.63

CMI PE vs peers

What is CMI's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peer stocks CAT and GE, CMI's PE ratio is higher. Cummins's current PE ratio of 56.33 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 27.11.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
BWA Borgwarner Inc 12.56 $7.73B
PCAR Paccar Inc 12.95 $59.59B
CAT Caterpillar Inc 17.96 $185.45B
RBC RBC Bearings Inc. 40.54 $7.15B
GE General Electric Co 51.52 $174.25B
CMI Cummins Inc 56.33 $41.47B

Frequently asked questions

What is Cummins's PE ratio?

As of Apr 24, 2024, CMI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 56.33.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Cummins (CMI)?

The average PE ratio for CMI stock over the past 3 years is 17.28.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Cummins (CMI)?

The average PE ratio for CMI stock over the past 5 years is 16.1.

What is the highest PE ratio for CMI?

The current PE of 56.33 represents the highest historical value in the last ten years.

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

The current PE ratio of CMI is 242% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is CMI's PE ratio calculated (Cummins PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 24, 2024), Cummins's share price is $292.34. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $5.19. Therefore, Cummins's PE ratio for today is 56.33. PE RATIO(56.33) = STOCK PRICE($292.34) / TTM EPS($5.19)

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