POST Post Holdings PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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- NYSE: POST
- PE Ratio
As of Nov 5, 2025, the POST stock has a PE ratio of 16.48. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $6.4 and the stock price of $105.46 per share. A decrease of 9% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.1 of the last four quarters.
POST PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Post Holdings over the last nine years is 313.43. The current 16.48 P/E ratio is 95% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last nine years, POST's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2020 quarter at 8,600, with a price of $86 and an EPS of $0.01. The Dec 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 6.29, with a price of $90.26 and an EPS of $14.36.
Post Holdings PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 13,876.92% in 2020
Maximum annual decrease: -99.47% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.91 | 14.88% | $115.75 | $6.12 |
| 2023 | 16.46 | 149.39% | $85.74 | $5.21 |
| 2022 | 6.6 | -85.5% | $81.91 | $12.42 |
| 2021 | 45.52 | -99.47% | $110.16 | $2.42 |
| 2020 | 8,600 | 13,876.92% | $86 | $0.01 |
| 2019 | 61.53 | 331.18% | $105.84 | $1.72 |
| 2018 | 14.27 | -91.76% | $98.04 | $6.87 |
| 2017 | 173.08 | N/A | $88.27 | $0.51 |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A | $77.17 | -$0.41 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $59.1 | -$2.33 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $33.18 | -$9.03 |
| 2013 | 134.57 | 549.16% | $40.37 | $0.3 |
| 2012 | 20.73 | N/A | $30.06 | $1.45 |
| 2011 | N/A | N/A | N/A | -$12.33 |
| 2010 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $2.67 |
Post Holdings PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | 17.04 | -10.5% | $109.03 | $6.4 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.04 | 9.8% | $116.36 | $6.11 |
| Dec 2024 | 17.34 | -8.3% | $114.46 | $6.6 |
| Sep 2024 | 18.91 | 5.29% | $115.75 | $6.12 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.96 | -4.87% | $104.16 | $5.8 |
| Mar 2024 | 18.88 | 7.39% | $106.28 | $5.63 |
| Dec 2023 | 17.58 | 6.8% | $88.06 | $5.01 |
| Sep 2023 | 16.46 | 6.19% | $85.74 | $5.21 |
| Jun 2023 | 15.5 | 18.5% | $86.65 | $5.59 |
| Mar 2023 | 13.08 | 107.95% | $89.87 | $6.87 |
| Dec 2022 | 6.29 | -4.7% | $90.26 | $14.36 |
| Sep 2022 | 6.6 | -8.71% | $81.91 | $12.42 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.23 | -19.93% | $82.35 | $11.39 |
| Mar 2022 | 9.03 | -92.71% | $69.26 | $7.67 |
| Dec 2021 | 123.88 | 172.14% | $112.73 | $0.91 |
POST Price vs fair value
POST average PE ratio chart
Currently, POST's PE ratio is higher than its 3-year average, but it is lower than its 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
With a price to earnings (P/E) of 16.48, POST ranks higher than its peers average but lower than the Consumer Defensive sector and the industry average. In comparison with the Consumer Defensive sector average of 20.66, Post Holdings's price to earnings (P/E) is 20% lower.
POST PE vs peers
POST's PE ratio stands lower than its peer stocks PEP and K, but it is higher than GIS's and CAG's. Post Holdings's current PE ratio of 16.48 is higher than the average of its peers, which is 15.9.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| GIS General Mills Inc | 8.66 | $24.53B |
| CAG Conagra Brands Inc | 9.39 | $8B |
| FLO Flowers Foods Inc | 11.1 | $2.46B |
| POST Post Holdings Inc | 16.4 | $5.7B |
| K Kellogg Co | 22.59 | $29B |
| PEP Pepsico Inc | 26.91 | $193.88B |
| THS TreeHouse Foods Inc | 52 | $936M |
| HAIN Hain Celestial Group Inc | N/A | $98.42M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Post Holdings's PE ratio?
POST stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.48 as of Nov 5, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Post Holdings (POST)?
The 3-year average price to earnings ratio for POST stock is 16.19.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Post Holdings (POST)?
The 5-year average price to earnings ratio for POST stock is 24.08.
What is the highest PE ratio for POST?
Over the last nine years, the quarterly PE ratio reached its highest level at 8,600 in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for POST compare to its historical average?
POST's current price to earnings ratio is 95% below its 9-year historical average.
How is POST's PE ratio calculated (Post Holdings PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Nov 5, 2025), Post Holdings's share price is $105.46. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2025 is $6.4. Therefore, Post Holdings's PE ratio for today is 16.48. PE RATIO(16.48) = STOCK PRICE($105.46) / TTM EPS($6.4)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.