KMT Kennametal PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Mar 31, 2025, the Kennametal stock's PE ratio is 17.46. This takes into account the latest EPS of $1.22 and stock price of $21.3. The PE ratio has decreased by 7% from its last 4 quarters average of 18.8.

KMT PE ratio history

How has KMT's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Kennametal has averaged 32.49 over the last eight years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 17.46 is 46% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last eight years, KMT's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2021 quarter at 333.08, when the price was $39.97 and the EPS was $0.12. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2018 quarter, when it reached 11.89 with a price of $33.28 and an EPS of $2.8.

Today
17.46
Average
32.49
Median
18.12
Minimum
11.89
Maximum
333.08

Kennametal PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 75.17% in 2013

Maximum annual decrease: -76.12% in 2018

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
2024 17.06 -11.65% $23.54 $1.38
2023 19.31 44.64% $28.39 $1.47
2022 13.35 -75.84% $23.23 $1.74
2021 55.26 N/A $35.92 $0.65
2020 N/A N/A $28.71 -$0.07
2019 12.58 -14.13% $36.99 $2.94
2018 14.65 -76.12% $35.9 $2.45
2017 61.34 N/A $37.42 $0.61
2016 N/A N/A $22.11 -$2.83
2015 N/A N/A $34.12 -$4.71
2014 23.02 51.75% $46.28 $2.01
2013 15.17 75.17% $38.83 $2.56
2012 8.66 -42.57% $33.15 $3.83
2011 15.08 -66.2% $42.21 $2.8
2010 44.61 N/A $25.43 $0.57

Kennametal PE ratio by quarter (TTM)

Year PE ratio PE change Price EPS
Dec 2024 19.69 -2.81% $24.02 $1.22
Sep 2024 20.26 18.76% $25.93 $1.28
Jun 2024 17.06 -6.26% $23.54 $1.38
Mar 2024 18.2 7.95% $24.94 $1.37
Dec 2023 16.86 2.31% $25.79 $1.53
Sep 2023 16.48 -14.66% $24.88 $1.51
Jun 2023 19.31 7.1% $28.39 $1.47
Mar 2023 18.03 16.17% $27.58 $1.53
Dec 2022 15.52 25.16% $24.06 $1.55
Sep 2022 12.4 -7.12% $20.58 $1.66
Jun 2022 13.35 -23.01% $23.23 $1.74
Mar 2022 17.34 -28.05% $28.61 $1.65
Dec 2021 24.1 -5.64% $35.91 $1.49
Sep 2021 25.54 -53.78% $34.23 $1.34
Jun 2021 55.26 -83.41% $35.92 $0.65

KMT average PE ratio chart

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

KMT's current PE ratio is higher than the 3-year average, but it is under its 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.01
5-year avg
40.16
10-year avg
32.49
15-year avg
26.89

KMT PE vs peers

What is KMT's PE ratio compared to its peers

When compared to its peers FAST and LECO, KMT's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than DOV's. Kennametal's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 24.54.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
DOV DOVER Corp 8.95 $24.05B
KMT Kennametal Inc 17.46 $1.65B
MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc 18.36 $4.32B
LECO Lincoln Electric Holdings Inc 23.06 $10.64B
CRS Carpenter Technology Corp 33.44 $8.97B
FAST Fastenal Co 38.36 $44.22B
HURC Hurco Companies Inc N/A $100.5M

Frequently asked questions

What is Kennametal's PE ratio?

As of Mar 31, 2025, KMT stock has a price to earnings ratio of 17.46.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Kennametal (KMT)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for KMT stock is 17.01.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Kennametal (KMT)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for KMT stock is 40.16.

What is the highest PE ratio for KMT?

Over the last eight years, the Mar 2021 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 333.08.

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

KMT's price to earnings ratio is currently 46% below its 8-year historical average.

How is KMT's PE ratio calculated (Kennametal PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the P/E ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months earnings per share(EPS). As of today (Mar 31, 2025), Kennametal's share price is $21.3. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.22. Therefore, Kennametal's price to earnings ratio for today is 17.46. PE RATIO(17.46) = STOCK PRICE($21.3) / TTM EPS($1.22)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from and Sharadar.