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PRI Primerica PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The price-to-earnings ratio for Primerica stock stands at 13.44 as of Apr 29, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $15.97 and stock price of $214.68. The current PE ratio is nearly equal to the average from the previous four quarters.

PRI PE ratio history

How has PRI's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Primerica has been 13.54. The current 13.44 PE ratio is comparable to the historical average. In the past ten years, PRI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2017 quarter at 17.2, with a price of $82.2 and an EPS of $4.78. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 9.52, with a price of $119.69 and an EPS of $12.57.

Average
13.54
Median
13.51
Minimum
9.52
Maximum
17.2

Primerica PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 18.1% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -22.62% in 2015

Year PE ratio Change
2023 12.88 12.39%
2022 11.46 -10.05%
2021 12.74 -8.67%
2020 13.95 -7.55%
2019 15.09 13.54%
2018 13.29 -0.15%
2017 13.31 -11.68%
2016 15.07 18.1%
2015 12.76 -22.62%
2014 16.49 10.3%

PRI average PE ratio chart

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

PRI's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.

3-year avg
12.41
5-year avg
12.93
10-year avg
13.54
15-year avg
N/A

PRI PE vs peers

What is PRI's PE ratio compared to its peers

Compared to its peer MET, PRI's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than CIA's.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
CIA Citizens Inc 4.47 $108.56M
PRI Primerica Inc 13.4 $7.46B
MET Metlife Inc 39.25 $51.65B
LNC Lincoln National Corp N/A $4.68B
ALL Allstate Corp N/A $44.76B

Frequently asked questions

What is Primerica's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for PRI stock as of Apr 29, 2024, stands at 13.44.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Primerica (PRI)?

Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PRI stock is 12.41.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Primerica (PRI)?

Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for PRI stock is 12.93.

What is the highest PE ratio for PRI?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 17.2 and it was in the Mar 2017 quarter.

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

PRI's price to earnings ratio is currently 0.7% below its 10-year historical average.

How is PRI's PE ratio calculated (Primerica PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Apr 29, 2024), Primerica's stock price is $214.68. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $15.97. Therefore, Primerica's P/E ratio for today is 13.44. PE RATIO(13.44) = STOCK PRICE($214.68) / TTM EPS($15.97)

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