SCM Stellus Capital Investment PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 1, 2025, the Stellus Capital Investment stock's price-to-earnings ratio is 7.82. This results from the current EPS of $1.79 and stock price of $14. The PE ratio has decreased by 15% from the past four quarters average of 9.2.
SCM PE ratio history
The PE ratio of Stellus Capital Investment has averaged 11.9 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 7.82 is 34% less than the historical average. In the past ten years, SCM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2020 quarter at 33.46, when the stock price was $8.7 and the EPS was $0.26. The lowest point was recorded in the Mar 2021 quarter, when it reached 3.58 with a price of $12.7 and an EPS of $3.55.
Stellus Capital Investment PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 136.72% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -93.08% in 2013
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7.69 | -52.12% | $13.76 | $1.79 |
| 2023 | 16.06 | -10.38% | $12.85 | $0.8 |
| 2022 | 17.92 | 136.72% | $13.26 | $0.74 |
| 2021 | 7.57 | -27.63% | $13.02 | $1.72 |
| 2020 | 10.46 | 6.63% | $10.88 | $1.04 |
| 2019 | 9.81 | 24.18% | $14.23 | $1.45 |
| 2018 | 7.9 | -8.56% | $12.95 | $1.64 |
| 2017 | 8.64 | 33.33% | $13.14 | $1.52 |
| 2016 | 6.48 | -58.99% | $12.06 | $1.86 |
| 2015 | 15.8 | 11.35% | $9.64 | $0.61 |
| 2014 | 14.19 | 38.85% | $11.78 | $0.83 |
| 2013 | 10.22 | -93.08% | $14.82 | $1.45 |
| 2012 | 147.64 | N/A | $16.24 | $0.11 |
Stellus Capital Investment PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 7.69 | 12.26% | $13.76 | $1.79 |
| Sep 2024 | 6.85 | -35.13% | $13.69 | $2 |
| Jun 2024 | 10.56 | -9.59% | $13.73 | $1.3 |
| Mar 2024 | 11.68 | -27.27% | $13.08 | $1.12 |
| Dec 2023 | 16.06 | -40.96% | $12.85 | $0.8 |
| Sep 2023 | 27.2 | 56.59% | $13.6 | $0.5 |
| Jun 2023 | 17.37 | -12.49% | $14.07 | $0.81 |
| Mar 2023 | 19.85 | 10.77% | $14.09 | $0.71 |
| Dec 2022 | 17.92 | 59.29% | $13.26 | $0.74 |
| Sep 2022 | 11.25 | 53.69% | $11.93 | $1.06 |
| Jun 2022 | 7.32 | -8.27% | $11.13 | $1.52 |
| Mar 2022 | 7.98 | 5.42% | $13.89 | $1.74 |
| Dec 2021 | 7.57 | 19.97% | $13.02 | $1.72 |
| Sep 2021 | 6.31 | -9.73% | $13.06 | $2.07 |
| Jun 2021 | 6.99 | 95.25% | $12.59 | $1.8 |
SCM average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of SCM is lower than the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SCM PE vs peers
When compared to its peer OCSL, SCM's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than OFS's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| OFS OFS Capital Corp | 4.47 | $127.01M |
| SCM Stellus Capital Investment Corp | 7.82 | $385.27M |
| OCSL Oaktree Specialty Lending Corp | 22.68 | $1.27B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Stellus Capital Investment's PE ratio?
SCM stock has a price to earnings ratio of 7.82 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)?
The average PE ratio for SCM stock over the past 3 years is 13.98.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Stellus Capital Investment (SCM)?
The average PE ratio for SCM stock over the past 5 years is 13.31.
What is the highest PE ratio for SCM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 33.46 and it was in the Sep 2020 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SCM compare to its historical average?
SCM's price to earnings ratio is currently 34% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Stellus Capital Investment's PE ratio so low?
SCM's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is SCM's PE ratio calculated (Stellus Capital 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 (Apr 1, 2025), Stellus Capital Investment's stock price is $14. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.79. Therefore, Stellus Capital Investment's price to earnings ratio for today is 7.82. PE RATIO(7.82) = STOCK PRICE($14) / TTM EPS($1.79)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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