MSB Mesabi Trust PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Feb 4, 2025, the Mesabi Trust stock's PE ratio is 3.53. This results from the current EPS of $7 and stock price of $24.74. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 65% from the past four quarters average of 10.0.
MSB PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Mesabi Trust has averaged 12.5 over the last ten years. The current PE ratio of 3.53 is 72% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, MSB's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jan 2023 quarter at 56.17, when the stock price was $23.03 and the EPS was $0.41. The lowest value was in the Oct 2024 quarter, when it reached 3.45 with a price of $24.12 and an EPS of $7.
Mesabi Trust PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 951.87% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -76.04% in 2024
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13.46 | -76.04% | $19.51 | $1.45 |
| 2023 | 56.17 | 951.87% | $23.03 | $0.41 |
| 2022 | 5.34 | -61.8% | $27.98 | $5.24 |
| 2021 | 13.98 | 56.9% | $24.89 | $1.78 |
| 2020 | 8.91 | 12.64% | $20.41 | $2.29 |
| 2019 | 7.91 | -18.71% | $27.44 | $3.47 |
| 2018 | 9.73 | -47.43% | $24.8 | $2.55 |
| 2017 | 18.51 | 173.41% | $13.7 | $0.74 |
| 2016 | 6.77 | -25.11% | $4.4 | $0.65 |
| 2015 | 9.04 | -27.56% | $17.08 | $1.89 |
| 2014 | 12.48 | 18.41% | $20.09 | $1.61 |
| 2013 | 10.54 | -16.81% | $24.67 | $2.34 |
| 2012 | 12.67 | -6.08% | $32.06 | $2.53 |
| 2011 | 13.49 | -7.29% | $33.33 | $2.47 |
| 2010 | 14.55 | 351.86% | $13.82 | $0.95 |
Mesabi Trust PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2024 | 3.45 | -73.5% | $24.12 | $7 |
| Jul 2024 | 13.02 | 31.91% | $17.58 | $1.35 |
| Apr 2024 | 9.87 | -26.67% | $16.08 | $1.63 |
| Jan 2024 | 13.46 | -43.42% | $19.51 | $1.45 |
| Oct 2023 | 23.79 | -37.08% | $20.46 | $0.86 |
| Jul 2023 | 37.81 | N/A | $19.66 | $0.52 |
| Apr 2023 | N/A | N/A | $23.21 | -$0.55 |
| Jan 2023 | 56.17 | 394.02% | $23.03 | $0.41 |
| Oct 2022 | 11.37 | 33.76% | $22.28 | $1.96 |
| Jul 2022 | 8.5 | 104.82% | $27.27 | $3.21 |
| Apr 2022 | 4.15 | -22.28% | $23.35 | $5.62 |
| Jan 2022 | 5.34 | 13.14% | $27.98 | $5.24 |
| Oct 2021 | 4.72 | -47.73% | $22.03 | $4.67 |
| Jul 2021 | 9.03 | -40.86% | $34.76 | $3.85 |
| Apr 2021 | 15.27 | 9.23% | $35.42 | $2.32 |
MSB average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of MSB is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
MSB PE vs peers
Compared to its peer stocks AIT and MSM, MSB's PE ratio stands lower.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| MSB Mesabi Trust | 3.58 | $329.05M |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 19.01 | $4.47B |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 26.47 | $10.19B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Mesabi Trust's PE ratio?
MSB stock has a price to earnings ratio of 3.53 as of Feb 4, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Mesabi Trust (MSB)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for MSB stock is 18.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Mesabi Trust (MSB)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for MSB stock is 14.71.
What is the highest PE ratio for MSB?
In the last ten years, the Jan 2023 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 56.17.
How does the current PE ratio for MSB compare to its historical average?
MSB's price to earnings ratio is currently 72% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Mesabi Trust's PE ratio so low?
MSB's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 3.53 is considered low.
How is MSB's PE ratio calculated (Mesabi Trust PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Feb 4, 2025), Mesabi Trust's stock price is $24.74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Oct 2024 is $7. Therefore, Mesabi Trust's P/E ratio for today is 3.53. PE RATIO(3.53) = STOCK PRICE($24.74) / TTM EPS($7)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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