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KWR Quaker Chemical PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Apr 26, 2024, the Quaker Chemical stock's PE ratio is 30.34. This takes into account the latest EPS of $6.27 and stock price of $190.23.

KWR PE ratio history

How has KWR's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Quaker Chemical has averaged 66.24 over the last ten years. The current P/E ratio of 30.34 is 54% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, KWR's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 417.93, when the price was $179.71 and the EPS was $0.43. The lowest point was in the Sep 2014 quarter, when it reached 16.37 with a price of $71.69 and an EPS of $4.38.

Average
66.24
Median
33.99
Minimum
16.37
Maximum
417.93

Quaker Chemical PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 257.49% in 2017

Maximum annual decrease: -70.09% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 34.04 N/A
2022 N/A N/A
2021 33.99 -70.09%
2020 113.63 43.65%
2019 79.1 98.49%
2018 39.85 -59.57%
2017 98.56 257.49%
2016 27.57 37.03%
2015 20.12 -6.68%
2014 21.56 19.71%

KWR average PE ratio chart

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

KWR's current PE ratio is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
90.26
5-year avg
106.04
10-year avg
66.24
15-year avg
47.97

KWR PE vs peers

What is KWR's PE ratio compared to its peers

In comparison to its peers WDFC and NTIC, KWR's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than HWKN's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
HWKN Hawkins Inc 21.73 $1.6B
KWR Quaker Chemical Corp 30.49 $3.44B
NTIC Northern Technologies International Corp 36.64 $165.78M
WDFC Wd 40 Co 44.6 $3.04B
ACET Adicet Bio Inc N/A $137.61M

Frequently asked questions

What is Quaker Chemical's PE ratio?

KWR's price to earnings ratio is 30.34 as of Apr 26, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Quaker Chemical (KWR)?

The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 90.26.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Quaker Chemical (KWR)?

The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for KWR stock is 106.04.

What is the highest PE ratio for KWR?

Over the last ten years, the Sep 2020 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 417.93.

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

KWR's price to earnings ratio is currently 54% below its 10-year historical average.

How is KWR's PE ratio calculated (Quaker Chemical PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 26, 2024), Quaker Chemical's share price is $190.23. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $6.27. Therefore, Quaker Chemical's PE ratio for today is 30.34. PE RATIO(30.34) = STOCK PRICE($190.23) / TTM EPS($6.27)

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