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GATX Gatx PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current price-to-earnings ratio for Gatx stock as of May 3, 2024 is 18.2. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $7.03 and the stock price of $127.98 per share. The current PE ratio is nearly the same as the last four quarters average.

GATX PE ratio history

How has GATX's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Gatx for the last ten years is 14.63. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 18.2 is 24% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, GATX's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2021 quarter at 31.54, when the stock price was $89.56 and the EPS was $2.84. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2017 quarter, when it reached 4.8 with a price of $62.16 and an EPS of $12.95.

Average
14.63
Median
12.96
Minimum
4.8
Maximum
31.54

Gatx PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 162.5% in 2018

Maximum annual decrease: -50.52% in 2017

Year PE ratio Change
2023 16.86 -30.07%
2022 24.11 -6.51%
2021 25.79 34.25%
2020 19.21 37.31%
2019 13.99 11.03%
2018 12.6 162.5%
2017 4.8 -50.52%
2016 9.7 8.5%
2015 8.94 -29.33%
2014 12.65 -11.72%

GATX average PE ratio chart

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

GATX's current P/E ratio is above the 10-year average, but it is lower than the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
22.38
5-year avg
19.3
10-year avg
14.63
15-year avg
15.16

Frequently asked questions

What is Gatx's PE ratio?

GATX's price to earnings ratio is 18.2 as of May 3, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Gatx (GATX)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for GATX stock is 22.38.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Gatx (GATX)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for GATX stock is 19.3.

What is the highest PE ratio for GATX?

In the last ten years, the Sep 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 31.54.

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

The current price to earnings ratio of GATX is 24% higher than the 10-year historical average.

How is GATX's PE ratio calculated (Gatx PE ratio formula)?

The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (May 3, 2024), Gatx's stock price is $127.98. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $7.03. Therefore, Gatx's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.2. PE RATIO(18.2) = STOCK PRICE($127.98) / TTM EPS($7.03)

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