EFC Ellington Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Ellington Financial stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 9.33. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.3 and the stock price of $12.13 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 29% from the past four quarters average of 13.2.
EFC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Ellington Financial for the last ten years is 13.79. The current P/E ratio of 9.33 is 32% lower than the historical average. In the past ten years, EFC's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2020 quarter at 38.05, when the stock price was $14.84 and the EPS was $0.39. The lowest point was in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 3.79 with a price of $16.01 and an EPS of $4.22.
Ellington Financial PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 265.51% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -82.6% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.28 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | 6.62 | -82.6% |
| 2020 | 38.05 | 265.51% |
| 2019 | 10.41 | 3.17% |
| 2018 | 10.09 | -27.67% |
| 2017 | 13.95 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | 14.85 | 55.5% |
| 2014 | 9.55 | 38.21% |
EFC average PE ratio chart
Currently, EFC's PE ratio is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
EFC PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks BX and APO, EFC's PE ratio is lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EFC Ellington Financial Inc | 9.33 | $1.1B |
| APO Apollo Global Management Inc | 17.97 | $96.77B |
| WHG Westwood Holdings Group Inc | 43.71 | $141.86M |
| BX Blackstone Group Inc | 58.51 | $123.35B |
| IVZ Invesco Ltd | N/A | $7.79B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ellington Financial's PE ratio?
EFC stock has a price to earnings ratio of 9.33 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ellington Financial (EFC)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for EFC stock is 14.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ellington Financial (EFC)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for EFC stock is 13.4.
What is the highest PE ratio for EFC?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 38.05.
How does the current PE ratio for EFC compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of EFC is 32% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Ellington Financial's PE ratio so low?
A company with a lower PE ratio may indicate that the market has lower growth expectations for the company's future earnings.
How is EFC's PE ratio calculated (Ellington Financial 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Ellington Financial's stock price is $12.13. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.3. Therefore, Ellington Financial's PE ratio for today is 9.33. PE RATIO(9.33) = STOCK PRICE($12.13) / TTM EPS($1.3)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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