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FMC Fmc PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Fmc stock as of Apr 26, 2024 is 5.54. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $10.55 and the stock price of $58.46 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 66% from its last 4 quarters average of 16.3.

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 47.48. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 5.54 is 88% 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
47.48
Median
22.18
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
19.4
5-year avg
21.94
10-year avg
47.48
15-year avg
38.82

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 5.54 is less than the average of its peers, which is 35.33.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
FMC Fmc Corp 5.54 $7.29B
EMN Eastman Chemical Co 12.25 $11.24B
PPG Ppg Industries Inc 21.84 $30.52B
ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc 30.69 $4.81B
DOW Dow Inc 33.9 $40.29B
CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc 34.41 $25.92B
AVD American Vanguard Corp 42.48 $397.36M
DD DuPont de Nemours Inc 78.41 $30.78B

Frequently asked questions

What is Fmc's PE ratio?

FMC's price to earnings ratio is 5.54 as of Apr 26, 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 19.4.

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

The average PE ratio for FMC stock over the past 5 years is 21.94.

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 88% lower than the 10-year historical average.

Why is Fmc's PE ratio so low?

FMC's PE ratio of 5.54 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 (Apr 26, 2024), Fmc's share price is $58.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $10.55. Therefore, Fmc's price to earnings ratio for today is 5.54. PE RATIO(5.54) = STOCK PRICE($58.46) / TTM EPS($10.55)

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