RLI Rli PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current price-to-earnings ratio for Rli stock as of Jan 21, 2025 is 16.99. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $4.59 and the stock price of $77.97 per share. The P/E ratio has decreased by 11% from the past four quarters average of 19.0.
RLI PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Rli for the last ten years is 23.43. The current PE ratio of 16.99 is 27% below the historical average. In the past ten years, RLI's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2020 quarter at 60.23, when the stock price was $43.97 and the EPS was $0.73. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 7.99 with a price of $51.19 and an EPS of $6.41.
Rli PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 95.2% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -55.49% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 19.93 | 95.2% |
| 2022 | 10.21 | -43.72% |
| 2021 | 18.14 | -39.05% |
| 2020 | 29.76 | 41.51% |
| 2019 | 21.03 | -55.49% |
| 2018 | 47.25 | 86.91% |
| 2017 | 25.28 | 5.73% |
| 2016 | 23.91 | 23.12% |
| 2015 | 19.42 | 24.25% |
| 2014 | 15.63 | -4.98% |
RLI average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of RLI is greater than its 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.
RLI PE vs peers
Compared to its peer OB, RLI's PE ratio stands lower, however it is higher than TRV's and ACGL's. Rli's current PE ratio of 16.99 is above the average of its peers, which is 9.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| ACGL Arch Capital Group Ltd | 6.21 | $35.7B |
| WTM White Mountains Insurance Group Ltd | 7.29 | $4.73B |
| HCC Warrior Met Coal Inc | 7.87 | $2.99B |
| MKL Markel Corp | 8.24 | $23B |
| ORI Old Republic International Corp | 10.15 | $9.16B |
| CNA Cna Financial Corp | 10.17 | $13.22B |
| TRV Travelers Companies Inc | 12.12 | $54.29B |
| AFG American Financial Group Inc | 12.67 | $11.34B |
| WRB Berkley W R Corp | 15.02 | $22.56B |
| RLI Rli Corp | 16.99 | $7.15B |
| OB Outbrain Inc | 82.63 | $328.18M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Rli's PE ratio?
As of Jan 21, 2025, RLI stock has a price to earnings ratio of 16.99.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Rli (RLI)?
The average PE ratio for RLI stock over the past 3 years is 16.77.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Rli (RLI)?
The average PE ratio for RLI stock over the past 5 years is 21.3.
What is the highest PE ratio for RLI?
Over the last ten years, the quarterly PE ratio reached a historic high of 60.23 in the Mar 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for RLI compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of RLI is 27% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is RLI's PE ratio calculated (Rli 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 (Jan 21, 2025), Rli's stock price is $77.97. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.59. Therefore, Rli's P/E ratio for today is 16.99. PE RATIO(16.99) = STOCK PRICE($77.97) / TTM EPS($4.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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