DLX Deluxe PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Sep 6, 2024, the DLX stock has a PE ratio of 21.97. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $0.87 and the stock price of $19.11 per share. A decrease of 23% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 28.7 of the last four quarters.
DLX PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Deluxe over the last ten years is 32.05. The current 21.97 P/E ratio is 31% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, DLX's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 321.63, with a price of $25.73 and an EPS of $0.08. The Dec 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.17, with a price of $16.98 and an EPS of $1.52.
Deluxe PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 220.05% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -91.08% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 35.75 | 220.05% |
| 2022 | 11.17 | -48.53% |
| 2021 | 21.7 | -91.08% |
| 2020 | 243.33 | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 12.09 | -25.28% |
| 2017 | 16.18 | 5.75% |
| 2016 | 15.3 | 23.19% |
| 2015 | 12.42 | -20.38% |
| 2014 | 15.6 | 10.01% |
DLX average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of DLX is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
DLX PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks SR and CMPR, DLX's PE ratio is higher. Deluxe's PE ratio is trading above the peer average of 15.59.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CMPR CIMPRESS plc | 13.67 | $2.28B |
| EBF Ennis Inc | 14.36 | $596.85M |
| SR Spire Inc | 15.72 | $3.78B |
| ARC Arc Document Solutions Inc | 18.61 | $144.89M |
| DLX Deluxe Corp | 21.97 | $844.87M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Deluxe's PE ratio?
DLX stock has a price to earnings ratio of 21.97 as of Sep 6, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Deluxe (DLX)?
As an average over the last 3 years, DLX stock has a PE ratio of 20.71.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Deluxe (DLX)?
As an average over the last 5 years, DLX stock has a PE ratio of 53.42.
What is the highest PE ratio for DLX?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 321.63.
How does the current PE ratio for DLX compare to its historical average?
DLX's current price to earnings ratio is 31% below its 10-year historical average.
How is DLX's PE ratio calculated (Deluxe PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Sep 6, 2024), Deluxe's share price is $19.11. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.87. Therefore, Deluxe's PE ratio for today is 21.97. PE RATIO(21.97) = STOCK PRICE($19.11) / TTM EPS($0.87)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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