FMC Fmc PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Fmc stock as of Dec 20, 2024 is 4.32. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $11.62 and the stock price of $50.15 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 28% from its last 4 quarters average of 6.0.
FMC PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Fmc for the last ten years is 44.78. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 4.32 is 90% 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 Jun 2024 quarter, when it reached 5.2 with a price of $57.55 and an EPS of $11.07.
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
The current PE ratio of FMC is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FMC PE vs peers
FMC's PE ratio is below its peer stocks DD and DOW. Fmc's current PE ratio of 4.32 is less than the average of its peers, which is 27.62.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FMC Fmc Corp | 4.32 | $6.26B |
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 12.19 | $10.64B |
| PPG Ppg Industries Inc | 18.96 | $27.89B |
| ASH Ashland Global Holdings Inc | 21.13 | $3.38B |
| DOW Dow Inc | 26.63 | $27.96B |
| DD DuPont de Nemours Inc | 39.84 | $32.3B |
| CHD Church & Dwight Co Inc | 46.95 | $25.99B |
| AVD American Vanguard Corp | N/A | $127.82M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Fmc's PE ratio?
FMC's price to earnings ratio is 4.32 as of Dec 20, 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 15.5.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Fmc (FMC)?
The average PE ratio for FMC stock over the past 5 years is 19.51.
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 90% lower than the 10-year historical average.
Why is Fmc's PE ratio so low?
FMC's PE ratio of 4.32 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 (Dec 20, 2024), Fmc's share price is $50.15. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $11.62. Therefore, Fmc's price to earnings ratio for today is 4.32. PE RATIO(4.32) = STOCK PRICE($50.15) / TTM EPS($11.62)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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