RBA Ritchie Bros Auctioneers PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Feb 4, 2025, the RBA stock has a P/E ratio of 47.1. This is based on the current EPS of $1.88 and the stock price of $88.54 per share. A decrease of 2.5% has been recorded in the PE ratio compared to the average of 48.3 of the past four quarters.
RBA PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Ritchie Bros Auctioneers over the last ten years is 37.03. The current 47.1 price-to-earnings ratio is 27% more than the historical average. In the past ten years, RBA's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2023 quarter at 72.67, with a price of $62.5 and an EPS of $0.86. The Dec 2015 quarter saw the lowest point at 18.98, with a price of $24.11 and an EPS of $1.27.
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 218.34% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -54.89% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 63.7 | 218.34% | $66.89 | $1.05 |
| 2022 | 20.01 | -54.89% | $57.83 | $2.89 |
| 2021 | 44.36 | -0.49% | $61.21 | $1.38 |
| 2020 | 44.58 | 42.2% | $69.55 | $1.56 |
| 2019 | 31.35 | 7.33% | $42.95 | $1.37 |
| 2018 | 29.21 | -31.69% | $32.72 | $1.12 |
| 2017 | 42.76 | 8.17% | $29.93 | $0.7 |
| 2016 | 39.53 | 108.27% | $34 | $0.86 |
| 2015 | 18.98 | -40.01% | $24.11 | $1.27 |
| 2014 | 31.64 | 21.41% | $26.89 | $0.85 |
| 2013 | 26.06 | -6.43% | $22.93 | $0.88 |
| 2012 | 27.85 | -9.19% | $20.89 | $0.75 |
| 2011 | 30.67 | -17.51% | $22.08 | $0.72 |
| 2010 | 37.18 | 47.54% | $23.05 | $0.62 |
| 2009 | 25.2 | 14.13% | $22.43 | $0.89 |
Ritchie Bros Auctioneers PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | 42.81 | 2.03% | $80.49 | $1.88 |
| Jun 2024 | 41.96 | -6.36% | $76.36 | $1.82 |
| Mar 2024 | 44.81 | -29.65% | $76.17 | $1.7 |
| Dec 2023 | 63.7 | -12.34% | $66.89 | $1.05 |
| Sep 2023 | 72.67 | 15.06% | $62.5 | $0.86 |
| Jun 2023 | 63.16 | 12.2% | $60 | $0.95 |
| Mar 2023 | 56.29 | 181.31% | $56.29 | $1 |
| Dec 2022 | 20.01 | -11.62% | $57.83 | $2.89 |
| Sep 2022 | 22.64 | -7.44% | $62.48 | $2.76 |
| Jun 2022 | 24.46 | 13.14% | $65.06 | $2.66 |
| Mar 2022 | 21.62 | -51.26% | $59.03 | $2.73 |
| Dec 2021 | 44.36 | 11.51% | $61.21 | $1.38 |
| Sep 2021 | 39.78 | 12.72% | $61.66 | $1.55 |
| Jun 2021 | 35.29 | -2.35% | $59.28 | $1.68 |
| Mar 2021 | 36.14 | -18.93% | $58.55 | $1.62 |
RBA average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of RBA is above its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
RBA PE vs peers
RBA's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks AMZN and NFLX, but it is above EBAY's and AIT's. Ritchie Bros Auctioneers's current PE ratio of 47.1 is more than the average of its peers, which is 30.96.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EBAY Ebay Inc | 16.98 | $32.53B |
| MSM Msc Industrial Direct Co Inc | 19.07 | $4.48B |
| DXPE Dxp Enterprises Inc | 24.65 | $1.58B |
| AIT Applied Industrial Technologies Inc | 26.28 | $10.12B |
| RBA Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Inc | 47.63 | $16.51B |
| NFLX Netflix Inc | 48.91 | $424.31B |
| AMZN Amazon Com Inc | 49.39 | $2.48T |
Frequently asked questions
What is Ritchie Bros Auctioneers's PE ratio?
RBA stock has a price to earnings ratio of 47.1 as of Feb 4, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (RBA)?
As an average over the last 3 years, RBA stock has a PE ratio of 43.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Ritchie Bros Auctioneers (RBA)?
As an average over the last 5 years, RBA stock has a PE ratio of 40.26.
What is the highest PE ratio for RBA?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 72.67 in the Sep 2023 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for RBA compare to its historical average?
RBA's current price to earnings ratio is 27% above its 10-year historical average.
How is RBA's PE ratio calculated (Ritchie Bros Auctioneers PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Feb 4, 2025), Ritchie Bros Auctioneers's stock price is $88.54. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.88. Therefore, Ritchie Bros Auctioneers's price to earnings ratio for today is 47.1. PE RATIO(47.1) = STOCK PRICE($88.54) / TTM EPS($1.88)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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