SUM Summit Materials PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for Summit Materials stock stands at 61.66 as of Dec 27, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $0.82 and the stock price of $50.56 per share. An increase of 146% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 25.0 of the last four quarters.
SUM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Summit Materials has been 60.37. The current 61.66 P/E ratio is 2.1% higher than the historical average. Looking back at the last ten years, SUM's PE ratio peaked in the Sep 2019 quarter at 1,087.5, with a price of $21.75 and an EPS of $0.02. The Oct 2022 quarter marked the lowest point at 9.86, with a price of $23.56 and an EPS of $2.39.
Summit Materials PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 87.34% in 2022
Maximum annual decrease: -63.2% in 2021
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16.03 | 28.14% |
| 2022 | 12.51 | -59.75% |
| 2022 | 31.08 | 87.34% |
| 2021 | 16.59 | -63.2% |
| 2019 | 45.08 | 11.83% |
| 2018 | 40.31 | 43.45% |
| 2017 | 28.1 | -37.87% |
| 2016 | 45.23 | 57.82% |
| 2016 | 28.66 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
SUM average PE ratio chart
SUM's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages.
SUM PE vs peers
In comparison to its peer stocks CAT and TEX, SUM's PE ratio is higher.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| TEX Terex Corp | 6.55 | $3.02B |
| FSTR Foster L B Co | 6.66 | $287.21M |
| CAT Caterpillar Inc | 16.77 | $175.49B |
| SUM Summit Materials Inc | 61.73 | $8.89B |
| MTW Manitowoc Co Inc | N/A | $307.01M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Summit Materials's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for SUM stock is 61.66 as of Dec 27, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Summit Materials (SUM)?
As an average over the last 3 years, SUM stock has a PE ratio of 20.0.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Summit Materials (SUM)?
As an average over the last 5 years, SUM stock has a PE ratio of 19.67.
What is the highest PE ratio for SUM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 1,087.5 and it was in the Sep 2019 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for SUM compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of SUM is 2.1% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is SUM's PE ratio calculated (Summit Materials PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is obtained by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 27, 2024), Summit Materials's share price is $50.56. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $0.82. Therefore, Summit Materials's PE ratio for today is 61.66. PE RATIO(61.66) = STOCK PRICE($50.56) / TTM EPS($0.82)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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