CPK Chesapeake Utilities PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the CPK stock has a PE ratio of 24.2. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.94 and the stock price of $119.56 per share. An increase of 4.7% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.1 of the last four quarters.
CPK PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Chesapeake Utilities over the last ten years is 23.44. The current 24.2 P/E ratio is 3.2% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CPK's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2021 quarter at 30.7, with a price of $145.81 and an EPS of $4.75. The Mar 2018 quarter marked the lowest point at 17.46, with a price of $70.35 and an EPS of $4.03.
Chesapeake Utilities PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 20.02% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -24.07% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 22.24 | -4.59% |
| 2022 | 23.31 | -24.07% |
| 2021 | 30.7 | 20.02% |
| 2020 | 25.58 | 5.97% |
| 2019 | 24.14 | 2.72% |
| 2018 | 23.5 | 6.53% |
| 2017 | 22.06 | -5.44% |
| 2016 | 23.33 | 12.22% |
| 2015 | 20.79 | 3.85% |
| 2014 | 20.02 | 13.56% |
CPK average PE ratio chart
Currently, CPK's PE ratio is higher than its 5 and 10-year averages, but it is lower than its 3-year average.
CPK PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks ATO and NI, CPK's PE ratio is higher. Chesapeake Utilities's current PE ratio of 24.2 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 18.79.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | 15.82 | $4.64B |
| RGCO Rgc Resources Inc | 17.47 | $207.93M |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | 20.45 | $21.71B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 21.4 | $16.88B |
| CPK Chesapeake Utilities Corp | 24.2 | $2.72B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Chesapeake Utilities's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.2 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.42.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Chesapeake Utilities (CPK)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.09.
What is the highest PE ratio for CPK?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 30.7 and it was in the Dec 2021 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for CPK compare to its historical average?
CPK's current price to earnings ratio is 3.2% above its 10-year historical average.
How is CPK's PE ratio calculated (Chesapeake Utilities PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Chesapeake Utilities's share price is $119.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.94. Therefore, Chesapeake Utilities's PE ratio for today is 24.2. PE RATIO(24.2) = STOCK PRICE($119.56) / TTM EPS($4.94)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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