NL Nl Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Sep 13, 2024, the Nl Industries stock's P/E ratio is 15.0. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.45 and stock price of $6.75.
NL PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Nl Industries has averaged 38.6 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 15.0 is 61% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, NL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2016 quarter at 393, when the price was $3.93 and the EPS was $0.01. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2018 quarter, when it reached 3.14 with a price of $7.85 and an EPS of $2.5.
Nl Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 115.85% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -77.22% in 2017
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | N/A | N/A |
| 2022 | 9.87 | 40% |
| 2021 | 7.05 | -55.74% |
| 2020 | 15.93 | 115.85% |
| 2019 | 7.38 | N/A |
| 2018 | N/A | N/A |
| 2017 | 5.99 | -77.22% |
| 2016 | 26.29 | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 14.58 | N/A |
NL average PE ratio chart
Currently, NL's PE ratio is above its 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
NL PE vs peers
NL's PE ratio is below its peer stocks ALLE and TKR. Nl Industries is currently trading at a lower PE ratio (15.0) than its peers average of 20.52.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NL Nl Industries Inc | 15.16 | $333.14M |
| TKR Timken Co | 16.3 | $5.62B |
| EML Eastern Co | 16.54 | $198.87M |
| CIX Compx International Inc | 16.55 | $350.59M |
| ALLE Allegion plc | 22.5 | $12.39B |
| VHI Valhi Inc | 30.17 | $768.2M |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | 1,124 | $1.29B |
| HUN Huntsman CORP | N/A | $3.82B |
| NNBR Nn Inc | N/A | $182.68M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Nl Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for NL stock as of Sep 13, 2024, stands at 15.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Nl Industries (NL)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for NL stock is 13.81.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Nl Industries (NL)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for NL stock is 12.82.
What is the highest PE ratio for NL?
Over the last ten years, the Sep 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 393.
How does the current PE ratio for NL compare to its historical average?
NL's price to earnings ratio is currently 61% below its 10-year historical average.
How is NL's PE ratio calculated (Nl Industries PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Sep 13, 2024), Nl Industries's share price is $6.75. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2024 is $0.45. Therefore, Nl Industries's price to earnings ratio for today is 15. PE RATIO(15) = STOCK PRICE($6.75) / TTM EPS($0.45)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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