SJW Sjw Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 24, 2024, the SJW stock has a PE ratio of 17.95. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $2.76 and the stock price of $49.54 per share. A decrease of 17% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 21.6 of the last four quarters.
SJW PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Sjw Group over the last ten years is 29.4. The current 17.95 P/E ratio is 39% lower than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SJW's PE ratio peaked in the Dec 2019 quarter at 86.66, with a price of $71.06 and an EPS of $0.82. The Jun 2015 quarter marked the lowest point at 11.04, with a price of $30.69 and an EPS of $2.78.
Sjw Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 185.16% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -62.95% in 2020
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 24.29 | -26.99% |
| 2022 | 33.27 | -7.27% |
| 2021 | 35.88 | 11.74% |
| 2020 | 32.11 | -62.95% |
| 2019 | 86.66 | 185.16% |
| 2018 | 30.39 | 37.57% |
| 2017 | 22.09 | 2.22% |
| 2016 | 21.61 | 35.57% |
| 2015 | 15.94 | 27.01% |
| 2014 | 12.55 | -52.39% |
SJW average PE ratio chart
The current PE ratio of SJW is lower than its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
SJW PE vs peers
In comparison to its peers AWK and AWR, SJW's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than CWT's and ARTNA's. Sjw Group's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 21.83.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| CWT California Water Service Group | 13.15 | $2.71B |
| ARTNA Artesian Resources Corp | 16.03 | $321.91M |
| SJW Sjw Group | 17.95 | $1.65B |
| YORW York Water Co | 22.3 | $474.35M |
| MSEX Middlesex Water Co | 23.16 | $955.25M |
| AWK American Water Works Company Inc | 24.95 | $24.5B |
| AWR American States Water Co | 26.38 | $2.96B |
| PCYO Pure Cycle Corp | 26.81 | $309.82M |
| CDZI Cadiz Inc | N/A | $318.78M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Sjw Group's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SJW stock is 17.95 as of Dec 24, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sjw Group (SJW)?
The average PE ratio for SJW stock over the past 3 years is 27.2.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sjw Group (SJW)?
The average PE ratio for SJW stock over the past 5 years is 36.6.
What is the highest PE ratio for SJW?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 86.66 and it was in the Dec 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SJW compare to its historical average?
SJW's current price to earnings ratio is 39% below its 10-year historical average.
How is SJW's PE ratio calculated (Sjw Group PE ratio formula)?
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Dec 24, 2024), Sjw Group's share price is $49.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.76. Therefore, Sjw Group's PE ratio for today is 17.95. PE RATIO(17.95) = STOCK PRICE($49.54) / TTM EPS($2.76)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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