SAR Saratoga Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio for Saratoga Investment stock as of Dec 24, 2024 is 15.34. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $1.56 and the stock price of $23.93 per share. The PE ratio has decreased by 24% from its last 4 quarters average of 20.3.
SAR PE ratio history
The average historical PE ratio of Saratoga Investment for the last ten years is 10.52. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 15.34 is 46% more than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, SAR's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Feb 2024 quarter at 33.25, when the price was $23.61 and the EPS was $0.71. The lowest point was recorded in the Feb 2020 quarter, when it reached 3.83 with a price of $22.91 and an EPS of $5.98.
Saratoga Investment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 356.4% in 2021
Maximum annual decrease: -60.64% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 33.25 | 148.69% |
| 2023 | 13.37 | 94.33% |
| 2022 | 6.88 | -60.64% |
| 2021 | 17.48 | 356.4% |
| 2020 | 3.83 | -56.28% |
| 2019 | 8.76 | 17.43% |
| 2018 | 7.46 | -35.02% |
| 2017 | 11.48 | 68.82% |
| 2016 | 6.8 | -12.03% |
| 2015 | 7.73 | -15.61% |
SAR average PE ratio chart
Currently, SAR's PE ratio is above its 5 and 10-year averages, but it is under its 3-year average.
SAR PE vs peers
SAR's PE ratio is below its peer stocks OWL and PAX.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SAR Saratoga Investment Corp | 15.34 | $330.25M |
| PAX Patria Investments Ltd | 20.93 | $1.75B |
| OWL Blue Owl Capital Inc | 120.35 | $35.95B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Saratoga Investment's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SAR stock as of Dec 24, 2024, stands at 15.34.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Saratoga Investment (SAR)?
The average PE ratio for SAR stock over the past 3 years is 16.12.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Saratoga Investment (SAR)?
The average PE ratio for SAR stock over the past 5 years is 12.33.
What is the highest PE ratio for SAR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 33.25 and it was in the Feb 2024 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SAR compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of SAR is 46% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is SAR's PE ratio calculated (Saratoga Investment PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Saratoga Investment's share price is $23.93. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Aug 2024 is $1.56. Therefore, Saratoga Investment's price to earnings ratio for today is 15.34. PE RATIO(15.34) = STOCK PRICE($23.93) / TTM EPS($1.56)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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