CRL Charles River Laboratories International PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the CRL stock has a PE ratio of 23.08. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $8.05 and the stock price of $185.77 per share. A decrease of 13% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 26.6 of the last four quarters.
CRL PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Charles River Laboratories International over the last ten years is 30.05. The current 23.08 P/E ratio is 23% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, CRL's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2021 quarter at 57.87, with a price of $458.3 and an EPS of $7.92. The Apr 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 20.68, with a price of $201.82 and an EPS of $9.76.
Charles River Laboratories International PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 81.78% in 2017
Maximum annual decrease: -52.08% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 25.5 | 11.99% |
| 2022 | 22.77 | -52.08% |
| 2021 | 47.52 | 38.74% |
| 2020 | 34.25 | 16.54% |
| 2019 | 29.39 | 24.17% |
| 2018 | 23.67 | -43.78% |
| 2017 | 42.1 | 81.78% |
| 2016 | 23.16 | -7.17% |
| 2015 | 24.95 | 5.54% |
| 2014 | 23.64 | -4.68% |
CRL average PE ratio chart
CRL's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
CRL PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stock TMO, CRL's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CRL Charles River Laboratories International Inc | 23.08 | $9.5B |
| TMO Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc | 32.77 | $200.45B |
| RGEN Repligen Corp | N/A | $8.09B |
| SCYX Scynexis Inc | N/A | $37.95M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Charles River Laboratories International's PE ratio?
CRL stock has a price to earnings ratio of 23.08 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Charles River Laboratories International (CRL)?
As an average over the last 3 years, CRL stock has a PE ratio of 26.79.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Charles River Laboratories International (CRL)?
As an average over the last 5 years, CRL stock has a PE ratio of 30.94.
What is the highest PE ratio for CRL?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 57.87.
How does the current PE ratio for CRL compare to its historical average?
CRL's current price to earnings ratio is 23% below its 10-year historical average.
How is CRL's PE ratio calculated (Charles River Laboratories International PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Charles River Laboratories International's share price is $185.77. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $8.05. Therefore, Charles River Laboratories International's PE ratio for today is 23.08. PE RATIO(23.08) = STOCK PRICE($185.77) / TTM EPS($8.05)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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