As of Jul 25, 2024, the CPK stock has a PE ratio of 24.65. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.78 and the stock price of $117.81 per share. An increase of 12% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 22.1 of the last four quarters.
The mean historical PE ratio of Chesapeake Utilities over the last ten years is 23.25. The current 24.65 P/E ratio is 6% 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 Sep 2014 quarter marked the lowest point at 16.93, with a price of $41.66 and an EPS of $2.46.
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% |
Currently, CPK's PE ratio is higher than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
In comparison to its peer stocks ATO and NI, CPK's PE ratio is higher. Chesapeake Utilities's current PE ratio of 24.65 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 18.39.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| RGCO Rgc Resources Inc | 16.91 | $223.78M |
| NJR New Jersey Resources Corp | 18.5 | $4.64B |
| ATO Atmos Energy Corp | 19.03 | $19.03B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 19.58 | $14.05B |
| CPK Chesapeake Utilities Corp | 24.99 | $2.66B |
The price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.65 as of Jul 25, 2024.
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.61.
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for CPK stock is 24.2.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 30.7 and it was in the Dec 2021 quarter.
CPK's current price to earnings ratio is 6% above its 10-year historical average.
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 (Jul 25, 2024), Chesapeake Utilities's share price is $117.81. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.78. Therefore, Chesapeake Utilities's PE ratio for today is 24.65. PE RATIO(24.65) = STOCK PRICE($117.81) / TTM EPS($4.78)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.