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PNW Pinnacle West Capital PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current PE ratio for Pinnacle West Capital stock as of May 2, 2024 is 16.31. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.6 and the stock price of $75.04 per share. The P/E ratio has a decrease of 10% from the past four quarters average of 18.2.

PNW PE ratio history

How has PNW's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Pinnacle West Capital for the last ten years is 17.56. The current PE ratio of 16.31 is 7% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, PNW's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2023 quarter at 22.82, when the stock price was $81.46 and the EPS was $3.57. The lowest value was in the Dec 2021 quarter, when it reached 12.88 with a price of $70.59 and an EPS of $5.48.

Average
17.56
Median
17.72
Minimum
12.88
Maximum
22.82

Pinnacle West Capital PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 38.28% in 2022

Maximum annual decrease: -21.22% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 16.25 -8.76%
2022 17.81 38.28%
2021 12.88 -21.22%
2020 16.35 -12.89%
2019 18.77 0.48%
2018 18.68 -4.16%
2017 19.49 -0.81%
2016 19.65 20.04%
2015 16.37 -13.98%
2014 19.03 32.71%

PNW average PE ratio chart

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

PNW's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
16.39
5-year avg
16.68
10-year avg
17.56
15-year avg
19.82

PNW PE vs peers

What is PNW's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peers EIX and IDA, PNW's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than XEL's and NWE's. Pinnacle West Capital's PE ratio is trading below the peer group average of 19.47.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
AVA Avista Corp 15.2 $2.88B
NWE Northwestern Corp 15.79 $3.13B
XEL Xcel Energy Inc 16.15 $29.89B
PNW Pinnacle West Capital Corp 16.31 $8.52B
IDA Idacorp Inc 19.07 $4.83B
EIX Edison International 31.7 $27.69B
PNM Pnm Resources Inc 36.97 $3.4B

Frequently asked questions

What is Pinnacle West Capital's PE ratio?

As of May 2, 2024, PNW stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.31.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Pinnacle West Capital (PNW)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PNW stock is 16.39.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Pinnacle West Capital (PNW)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PNW stock is 16.68.

What is the highest PE ratio for PNW?

Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 22.82 in the Jun 2023 quarter.

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

The current price to earnings ratio of PNW is 7% lower than the 10-year historical average.

How is PNW's PE ratio calculated (Pinnacle West Capital PE ratio formula)?

The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (May 2, 2024), Pinnacle West Capital's stock price is $75.04. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $4.6. Therefore, Pinnacle West Capital's P/E ratio for today is 16.31. PE RATIO(16.31) = STOCK PRICE($75.04) / TTM EPS($4.6)

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