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KN Knowles PE ratio, current and historical analysis

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The current PE ratio for Knowles stock as of Jul 25, 2024 is 20.57. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $0.89 and the stock price of $18.31 per share.

KN PE ratio history

How has KN's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Knowles for the last seven years is 75.3. The current PE ratio of 20.57 is 73% below the historical average. Over the past seven years, KN's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2017 quarter at 763.5, when the stock price was $15.27 and the EPS was $0.02. The lowest value was in the Mar 2022 quarter, when it reached 12.74 with a price of $21.53 and an EPS of $1.69.

Average
75.3
Median
21.33
Minimum
12.74
Maximum
763.5

Knowles PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 572.17% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -94.56% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 22.39 N/A
2022 N/A N/A
2021 14.33 -94.56%
2020 263.29 572.17%
2019 39.17 120.68%
2018 17.75 -7.98%
2017 19.29 N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

KN average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, KN's PE ratio is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is below the 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
17.46
5-year avg
50.57
10-year avg
75.3
15-year avg
N/A

KN PE vs peers

What is KN's PE ratio compared to its peers

KN's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks GE and CTS.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
KN Knowles Corp 20.85 $1.67B
CTS Cts Corp 30.58 $1.6B
GE General Electric Co 39.77 $184.13B
FEIM Frequency Electronics Inc 40.57 $130.88M
LGL Lgl Group Inc 270 $28.91M

Frequently asked questions

What is Knowles's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for KN stock is 20.57 as of Jul 25, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Knowles (KN)?

As an average over the last 3 years, KN stock has a PE ratio of 17.46.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Knowles (KN)?

As an average over the last 5 years, KN stock has a PE ratio of 50.57.

What is the highest PE ratio for KN?

In the last seven years, the Sep 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 763.5.

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

The current price to earnings ratio of KN is 73% lower than the 7-year historical average.

How is KN's PE ratio calculated (Knowles PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Jul 25, 2024), Knowles's stock price is $18.31. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.89. Therefore, Knowles's P/E ratio for today is 20.57. PE RATIO(20.57) = STOCK PRICE($18.31) / TTM EPS($0.89)

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