The PE ratio for Sensient Technologies stock stands at 33.33 as of May 3, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $2.22 and stock price of $74. An increase of 41% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 23.7 of the last 4 quarters.
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Sensient Technologies has been 27.98. The current 33.33 PE ratio is 19% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, SXT's PE ratio was at its highest in the Dec 2014 quarter at 39.7, with a price of $60.34 and an EPS of $1.52. The Dec 2018 quarter recorded the bottom point at 15.05, with a price of $55.85 and an EPS of $3.71.
Maximum annual increase: 126.38% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -57.82% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 29.73 | 37% |
| 2022 | 21.7 | -38.84% |
| 2021 | 35.48 | 24.58% |
| 2020 | 28.48 | -16.41% |
| 2019 | 34.07 | 126.38% |
| 2018 | 15.05 | -57.82% |
| 2017 | 35.68 | 28.95% |
| 2016 | 27.67 | 2.63% |
| 2015 | 26.96 | -32.09% |
| 2014 | 39.7 | 86.56% |
Currently, SXT's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
SXT's PE ratio is higher than its peer stock EMN.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| EMN Eastman Chemical Co | 12.5 | $11.47B |
| SXT Sensient Technologies Corp | 33.33 | $3.13B |
| KRO Kronos Worldwide Inc | N/A | $1.38B |
| IFF International Flavors & Fragrances Inc | N/A | $22.12B |
| VHI Valhi Inc | N/A | $420.08M |
The price to earnings ratio for SXT stock is 33.33 as of May 3, 2024.
As an average over the last 3 years, SXT stock has a PE ratio of 26.37.
As an average over the last 5 years, SXT stock has a PE ratio of 27.32.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 39.7 and it was in the Dec 2014 quarter.
SXT's price to earnings ratio is currently 19% above its 10-year historical average.
To determine the PE ratio, divide the most recent stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (May 3, 2024), Sensient Technologies's stock price is $74. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2023 is $2.22. Therefore, Sensient Technologies's P/E ratio for today is 33.33. PE RATIO(33.33) = STOCK PRICE($74) / TTM EPS($2.22)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.