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SQ Square PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The current P/E ratio for Square stock as of May 3, 2024 is 84.72. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.82 and the stock price of $69.47 per share.

SQ PE ratio history

How has SQ's PE ratio performed in the past

The average historical PE ratio of Square for the last five years is 550.74. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 84.72 is 85% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last five years, SQ's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2023 quarter at 3,867.5, when the price was $77.35 and the EPS was $0.02. The lowest point was recorded in the Dec 2019 quarter, when it reached 71.09 with a price of $62.56 and an EPS of $0.88.

Average
550.74
Median
199.87
Minimum
71.09
Maximum
3,867.5

Square PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 537.81% in 2020

Maximum annual decrease: -1.05% in 2021

Year PE ratio Change
2023 3,867.5 N/A
2022 N/A N/A
2021 448.64 -1.05%
2020 453.42 537.81%
2019 71.09 N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 N/A N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 N/A N/A

SQ average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of SQ for the past years

SQ's current PE ratio is under its 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
961.93
5-year avg
550.74
10-year avg
N/A
15-year avg
N/A

Frequently asked questions

What is Square's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SQ stock as of May 3, 2024, stands at 84.72.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Square (SQ)?

The average PE ratio for SQ stock over the past 3 years is 961.93.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Square (SQ)?

The average PE ratio for SQ stock over the past 5 years is 550.74.

What is the highest PE ratio for SQ?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last five years has been 3,867.5 and it was in the Dec 2023 quarter.

How does the current PE ratio for SQ compare to its historical average?

The current PE ratio of SQ is 85% lower than the 5-year historical average.

Why is Square's PE ratio so high?

A company with a higher PE ratio may indicate that the market has higher growth expectations for the company's future earnings or profitability.

How is SQ's PE ratio calculated (Square PE ratio formula)?

To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 3, 2024), Square's share price is $69.47. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.82. Therefore, Square's price to earnings ratio for today is 84.72. PE RATIO(84.72) = STOCK PRICE($69.47) / TTM EPS($0.82)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.