KNF Knife River PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Knife River stock stands at 30.03 as of Dec 20, 2024. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $3.52 and the stock price of $105.71 per share. An increase of 30% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 23.0 of the last four quarters.
KNF PE ratio history
Over the last two years, the average PE ratio of Knife River has been 21.01. The current 30.03 P/E ratio is 43% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last two years, KNF's PE ratio peaked in the Mar 2024 quarter at 26.07, with a price of $81.08 and an EPS of $3.11. 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
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 20.49 | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | N/A |
| 2021 | N/A | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
KNF average PE ratio chart
KNF PE vs peers
KNF's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks VMC and SUM, but it is higher than MLM's and EXP's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MLM Martin Marietta Materials Inc | 16.58 | $32.62B |
| EXP Eagle Materials Inc | 17.41 | $8.33B |
| KNF Knife River Corp | 30.03 | $5.98B |
| VMC Vulcan Materials CO | 41.11 | $34.75B |
| SUM Summit Materials Inc | 61.59 | $8.87B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Knife River's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for KNF stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 30.03.
What is the highest PE ratio for KNF?
The current PE of 30.03 represents the highest historical value in the last two years.
How does the current PE ratio for KNF compare to its historical average?
KNF's current price to earnings ratio is 43% above its 2-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 (Dec 20, 2024), Knife River's share price is $105.71. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $3.52. Therefore, Knife River's PE ratio for today is 30.03. PE RATIO(30.03) = STOCK PRICE($105.71) / TTM EPS($3.52)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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