PFS Provident Financial Services PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Provident Financial Services stock stands at 15.01 as of May 9, 2025. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.14 and the stock price of $17.11 per share. A decrease of 6% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 16.0 of the last 4 quarters.
PFS PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Provident Financial Services has been 13.33. The current 15.01 PE ratio is 13% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, PFS's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2016 quarter at 20.51, with a price of $28.3 and an EPS of $1.38. The Jun 2023 quarter recorded the bottom point at 7.39, with a price of $16.34 and an EPS of $2.21.
Provident Financial Services PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 71.47% in 2024
Maximum annual decrease: -28.21% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 17.97 | 71.47% | $18.87 | $1.05 |
| 2023 | 10.48 | 15.29% | $18.03 | $1.72 |
| 2022 | 9.09 | -17.44% | $21.36 | $2.35 |
| 2021 | 11.01 | -14.78% | $24.22 | $2.2 |
| 2020 | 12.92 | -8.82% | $17.96 | $1.39 |
| 2019 | 14.17 | 6.86% | $24.65 | $1.74 |
| 2018 | 13.26 | -28.21% | $24.13 | $1.82 |
| 2017 | 18.47 | -9.95% | $26.97 | $1.46 |
| 2016 | 20.51 | 35.38% | $28.3 | $1.38 |
| 2015 | 15.15 | 2.36% | $20.15 | $1.33 |
| 2014 | 14.8 | -5.79% | $18.06 | $1.22 |
| 2013 | 15.71 | 24.29% | $19.32 | $1.23 |
| 2012 | 12.64 | -4.68% | $14.92 | $1.18 |
| 2011 | 13.26 | -22.86% | $13.39 | $1.01 |
| 2010 | 17.19 | N/A | $15.13 | $0.88 |
Provident Financial Services PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 15.06 | -16.19% | $17.17 | $1.14 |
| Dec 2024 | 17.97 | 1.64% | $18.87 | $1.05 |
| Sep 2024 | 17.68 | 31.84% | $18.56 | $1.05 |
| Jun 2024 | 13.41 | 48.18% | $14.35 | $1.07 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.05 | -13.65% | $14.57 | $1.61 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.48 | 37.71% | $18.03 | $1.72 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.61 | 2.98% | $15.29 | $2.01 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.39 | -10.96% | $16.34 | $2.21 |
| Mar 2023 | 8.3 | -8.69% | $19.18 | $2.31 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.09 | 1.68% | $21.36 | $2.35 |
| Sep 2022 | 8.94 | -16.06% | $19.5 | $2.18 |
| Jun 2022 | 10.65 | -2.56% | $22.26 | $2.09 |
| Mar 2022 | 10.93 | -0.73% | $23.4 | $2.14 |
| Dec 2021 | 11.01 | 5.56% | $24.22 | $2.2 |
| Sep 2021 | 10.43 | -2.98% | $23.47 | $2.25 |
PFS average PE ratio chart
Currently, PFS's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
PFS PE vs peers
PFS's PE ratio is higher than its peer stock OCFC.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| OCFC Oceanfirst Financial Corp | 11.47 | $1.02B |
| PFS Provident Financial Services Inc | 15.69 | $2.34B |
| KRNY Kearny Financial Corp | N/A | $425.58M |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Provident Financial Services's PE ratio?
As of May 9, 2025, PFS stock has a price to earnings ratio of 15.01.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Provident Financial Services (PFS)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for PFS stock is 11.3.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Provident Financial Services (PFS)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for PFS stock is 11.25.
What is the highest PE ratio for PFS?
In the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 20.51.
How does the current PE ratio for PFS compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of PFS is 13% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is PFS's PE ratio calculated (Provident Financial Services PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (May 9, 2025), Provident Financial Services's stock price is $17.11. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $1.14. Therefore, Provident Financial Services's P/E ratio for today is 15.01. PE RATIO(15.01) = STOCK PRICE($17.11) / TTM EPS($1.14)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.