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FMC Fmc PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Fmc stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 6.58. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $8.96 and the stock price of $58.94 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 49% from its last 4 quarters average of 12.8.

FMC PE ratio history

How has FMC's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Fmc for the last ten years is 46.5. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 6.58 is 86% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, FMC's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2017 quarter at 558.19, when the price was $89.31 and the EPS was $0.16. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2015 quarter, when it reached 5.91 with a price of $33.91 and an EPS of $5.74.

Average
46.5
Median
22.08
Minimum
5.91
Maximum
558.19

Fmc PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 239.2% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -72.07% in 2023

Year PE ratio Change
2023 5.98 -72.07%
2022 21.41 12.21%
2021 19.08 -29.28%
2020 26.98 -1.6%
2019 27.42 37.93%
2018 19.88 -16.19%
2017 23.72 -34.58%
2016 36.26 239.2%
2015 10.69 -56.9%
2014 24.8 -29.02%

FMC average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of FMC for the past years

The current PE ratio of FMC is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.72
5-year avg
21.15
10-year avg
46.5
15-year avg
38.72

FMC PE vs peers

What is FMC's PE ratio compared to its peers

FMC's PE ratio is below its peer stocks DOW and DD. Fmc's current PE ratio of 6.58 is less than the average of its peers, which is 26.12.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FMC Fmc Corp 6.65 $7.44B
EMN Eastman Chemical Co 12.91 $11.85B
PPG Ppg Industries Inc 20.81 $29.76B
ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc 24.98 $4.82B
DOW Dow Inc 31.28 $37.17B
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 31.78 $24.79B
AVD American Vanguard Corp 36.77 $267.53M
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 95.45 $33.52B

Frequently asked questions

What is Fmc's PE ratio?

FMC's price to earnings ratio is 6.58 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Fmc (FMC)?

The average PE ratio for FMC stock over the past 3 years is 17.72.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Fmc (FMC)?

The average PE ratio for FMC stock over the past 5 years is 21.15.

What is the highest PE ratio for FMC?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 558.19.

How does the current PE ratio for FMC compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of FMC is 86% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Fmc's PE ratio so low?

FMC's PE ratio of 6.58 is considered low because the company's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings.

How is FMC's PE ratio calculated (Fmc PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Fmc's share price is $58.94. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $8.96. Therefore, Fmc's price to earnings ratio for today is 6.58. PE RATIO(6.58) = STOCK PRICE($58.94) / TTM EPS($8.96)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.