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SXT Sensient Technologies PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The PE ratio for Sensient Technologies stock stands at 35.62 as of Jul 11, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $3.05 and stock price of $108.63. An increase of 16% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 30.6 of the last 4 quarters.

SXT PE ratio history

How has SXT's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sensient Technologies has been 27.69. The current 35.62 PE ratio is 29% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, SXT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2024 quarter at 38.2, with a price of $80.22 and an EPS of $2.1. The Dec 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.05, with a price of $55.85 and an EPS of $3.71.

Today
35.62
Average
27.69
Median
27.37
Minimum
15.05
Maximum
38.2

Sensient Technologies PE ratio history chart

Sensient Technologies PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 126.38% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -57.82% in 2018

YearPE ratioPE changePriceEPS
202424.07-19.04%$71.26$2.96
202329.7337%$66$2.22
202221.7-38.84%$72.92$3.36
202135.4824.58%$100.06$2.82
202028.48-16.41%$73.77$2.59
201934.07126.38%$66.09$1.94
201815.05-57.82%$55.85$3.71
201735.6828.95%$73.15$2.05
201627.672.63%$78.58$2.84
201526.96-32.09%$62.82$2.33
201439.786.56%$60.34$1.52
201321.2849.65%$48.52$2.28
201214.22-9.2%$35.56$2.5
201115.66-7.06%$37.9$2.42
201016.8514.7%$36.73$2.18

SXT Price vs fair value

How does SXT's price compare to its estimated fair value based on its growth

SXT average PE ratio chart

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

Currently, SXT's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.

3-year avg
26.55
5-year avg
28.26
10-year avg
27.69
15-year avg
25.54

PE vs average

SXT PE vs peers

What is SXT's PE ratio compared to its peers

SXT's PE ratio is higher than its peer stocks EMN and KRO.

Stock namePE ratioMarket cap
VHI Valhi Inc4.4$510.44M
KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc7.7$744.28M
EMN Eastman Chemical Co10.12$9.27B
SXT Sensient Technologies Corp 35.62$4.61B
IFF International Flavors & Fragrances IncN/A$19.43B
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Frequently asked questions

What is Sensient Technologies's PE ratio?

The price to earnings ratio for SXT stock is 35.62 as of Jul 11, 2025.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

As an average over the last 3 years, SXT stock has a PE ratio of 26.55.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Sensient Technologies (SXT)?

As an average over the last 5 years, SXT stock has a PE ratio of 28.26.

What is the highest PE ratio for SXT?

The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 38.2 and it was in the Sep 2024 quarter.

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

SXT's price to earnings ratio is currently 29% above its 10-year historical average.

How is SXT's PE ratio calculated (Sensient Technologies PE ratio formula)?

To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 11, 2025), Sensient Technologies's stock price is $108.63. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $3.05. Therefore, Sensient Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 35.62. PE RATIO(35.62) = STOCK PRICE($108.63) / TTM EPS($3.05)

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