CMI Cummins PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Cummins stock stands at 18.98 as of Aug 13, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $21.43 and the stock price of $406.8 per share. An increase of 18% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 16.1 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 16.75. The current 18.98 P/E ratio is 13% higher than 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.

Today
18.98
Average
16.75
Median
15.3
Minimum
9.58
Maximum
46.16

Cummins PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 189.59% in 2023

Maximum annual decrease: -73.55% in 2024

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 12.21 -73.55% $348.6 $28.55
2023 46.16 189.59% $239.57 $5.19
2022 15.94 7.7% $242.29 $15.2
2021 14.8 -21.36% $218.14 $14.74
2020 18.82 52.88% $227.1 $12.07
2019 12.31 21.64% $178.96 $14.54
2018 10.12 -65.68% $133.64 $13.2
2017 29.49 77.97% $176.64 $5.99
2016 16.57 47.95% $136.67 $8.25
2015 11.2 -29.78% $88.01 $7.86
2014 15.95 -10.29% $144.17 $9.04
2013 17.78 42.58% $140.97 $7.93
2012 12.47 35.69% $108.35 $8.69
2011 9.19 -55.82% $88.02 $9.58
2010 20.8 -1.56% $110.01 $5.29

Cummins PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Jun 2025 15.28 -1.16% $327.5 $21.43
Mar 2025 15.46 26.62% $313.44 $20.27
Dec 2024 12.21 -42.68% $348.6 $28.55
Sep 2024 21.3 7.14% $323.79 $15.2
Jun 2024 19.88 -7.49% $276.93 $13.93
Mar 2024 21.49 -53.44% $294.65 $13.71
Dec 2023 46.16 298.96% $239.57 $5.19
Sep 2023 11.57 -15.3% $228.46 $19.75
Jun 2023 13.66 2.02% $245.16 $17.95
Mar 2023 13.39 -16% $238.88 $17.84
Dec 2022 15.94 5.91% $242.29 $15.2
Sep 2022 15.05 12.06% $203.51 $13.52
Jun 2022 13.43 -11.06% $193.53 $14.41
Mar 2022 15.1 2.03% $205.11 $13.58
Dec 2021 14.8 -0.4% $218.14 $14.74

CMI Price vs fair value

How does CMI's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

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
18.45
5-year avg
17.71
10-year avg
16.75
15-year avg
16.03

CMI PE vs peers

What is CMI's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers GE and CAT, CMI's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than PCAR's. Cummins's current PE ratio of 18.98 is lower than the average of its peers, which is 33.46.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
PCAR Paccar Inc 17.21 $52.86B
CMI Cummins Inc 18.98 $56.05B
CAT Caterpillar Inc 20.96 $193.81B
GE General Electric Co 37.19 $285.11B
BWA Borgwarner Inc 40.75 $9B
RBC RBC Bearings Inc. 51.2 $12.96B

Frequently asked questions

What is Cummins's PE ratio?

As of Aug 13, 2025, CMI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 18.98.

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

The average PE ratio for CMI stock over the past 3 years is 18.45.

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

The average PE ratio for CMI stock over the past 5 years is 17.71.

What is the highest PE ratio for CMI?

Over the last ten years, the Dec 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 46.16.

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

The current PE ratio of CMI is 13% 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 (Aug 13, 2025), Cummins's share price is $406.8. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $21.43. Therefore, Cummins's PE ratio for today is 18.98. PE RATIO(18.98) = STOCK PRICE($406.8) / TTM EPS($21.43)

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