KNF Knife River PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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The PE ratio for Knife River stock stands at 25.39 as of Jul 9, 2025. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.2 and the stock price of $81.24 per share. The PE ratio currently is comparable to its last 4-quarter average.
KNF PE ratio history
Over the last three years, the average PE ratio of Knife River has been 22.85. The current 25.39 P/E ratio is 11% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last three years, KNF's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2024 quarter at 28.55, with a price of $101.64 and an EPS of $3.56. The Sep 2023 quarter marked the lowest point at 15.4, with a price of $48.83 and an EPS of $3.17.
Knife River PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 39.34% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28.55 | 39.34% | $101.64 | $3.56 |
| 2023 | 20.49 | N/A | $66.18 | $3.23 |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.05 |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.29 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1,841.56 |
Knife River PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 28.19 | -1.26% | $90.21 | $3.2 |
| Dec 2024 | 28.55 | 12.45% | $101.64 | $3.56 |
| Sep 2024 | 25.39 | 26.32% | $89.39 | $3.52 |
| Jun 2024 | 20.1 | -22.9% | $70.14 | $3.49 |
| Mar 2024 | 26.07 | 27.23% | $81.08 | $3.11 |
| Dec 2023 | 20.49 | 33.05% | $66.18 | $3.23 |
| Sep 2023 | 15.4 | -17.16% | $48.83 | $3.17 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.59 | N/A | $43.5 | $2.34 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.02 |
| Dec 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.05 |
| Sep 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Jun 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Mar 2022 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dec 2021 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.29 |
| Dec 2020 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $1,841.56 |
KNF Price vs fair value
KNF average PE ratio chart
KNF PE vs peers
KNF's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks VMC and MLM, but it is higher than EXP's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EXP Eagle Materials Inc | 16.33 | $7.41B |
| KNF Knife River Corp | 25.24 | $4.58B |
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 32.38 | $34.02B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 38.18 | $35.76B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Knife River's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KNF stock as of Jul 9, 2025, stands at 25.39.
What is the highest PE ratio for KNF?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last three years has been 28.55 and it was in the Dec 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for KNF compare to its historical average?
KNF's current price to earnings ratio is 11% above its 3-year historical average.
How is KNF's PE ratio calculated (Knife River PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 9, 2025), Knife River's share price is $81.24. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.2. Therefore, Knife River's PE ratio for today is 25.39. PE RATIO(25.39) = STOCK PRICE($81.24) / TTM EPS($3.2)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.