USM United States Cellular PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The current P/E ratio of USM cannot be calculated, as the latest EPS of -$0.46 is negative. The last PE ratio of United States Cellular, recorded in June 2024, was 66.45.
USM PE ratio history
The PE ratio of United States Cellular has averaged 49.84 over the last ten years. Analyzing the last ten years, USM's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Sep 2023 quarter at 330.54, when the price was $42.97 and the EPS was $0.13. The lowest point was recorded in the Sep 2018 quarter, when it reached 9.49 with a price of $44.78 and an EPS of $4.72.
United States Cellular PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 447.09% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -88.95% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | $62.72 | -$0.46 |
| 2023 | 64.91 | 8.96% | $41.54 | $0.64 |
| 2022 | 59.57 | 240.21% | $20.85 | $0.35 |
| 2021 | 17.51 | 51.73% | $31.52 | $1.8 |
| 2020 | 11.54 | -53.18% | $30.69 | $2.66 |
| 2019 | 24.65 | -17% | $36.23 | $1.47 |
| 2018 | 29.7 | -88.95% | $51.97 | $1.75 |
| 2017 | 268.79 | 244.29% | $37.63 | $0.14 |
| 2016 | 78.07 | 447.09% | $43.72 | $0.56 |
| 2015 | 14.27 | N/A | $40.81 | $2.86 |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A | $39.83 | -$0.51 |
| 2013 | 25.04 | -6.91% | $41.82 | $1.67 |
| 2012 | 26.9 | 27.01% | $35.24 | $1.31 |
| 2011 | 21.18 | -33% | $43.63 | $2.06 |
| 2010 | 31.61 | 79.6% | $49.94 | $1.58 |
United States Cellular PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | N/A | N/A | $62.72 | -$0.46 |
| Sep 2024 | N/A | N/A | $54.65 | -$0.34 |
| Jun 2024 | 66.45 | 25.61% | $55.82 | $0.84 |
| Mar 2024 | 52.9 | -18.5% | $36.5 | $0.69 |
| Dec 2023 | 64.91 | -80.36% | $41.54 | $0.64 |
| Sep 2023 | 330.54 | N/A | $42.97 | $0.13 |
| Jun 2023 | N/A | N/A | $17.63 | -$0.28 |
| Mar 2023 | N/A | N/A | $20.73 | -$0.08 |
| Dec 2022 | 59.57 | 126.59% | $20.85 | $0.35 |
| Sep 2022 | 26.29 | 38.88% | $26.03 | $0.99 |
| Jun 2022 | 18.93 | 5.23% | $28.96 | $1.53 |
| Mar 2022 | 17.99 | 2.74% | $30.23 | $1.68 |
| Dec 2021 | 17.51 | -14.88% | $31.52 | $1.8 |
| Sep 2021 | 20.57 | 21.21% | $31.89 | $1.55 |
| Jun 2021 | 16.97 | 17.68% | $36.31 | $2.14 |
USM average PE ratio chart
USM PE vs peers
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 3.05 | $589.37M |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 10.3 | $180.01B |
| T At&T Inc | 17.87 | $191.08B |
| SPOK Spok Holdings Inc | 22.51 | $333.07M |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 27.34 | $302.76B |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | N/A | $4.06B |
| USM United States Cellular Corp | N/A | $5.56B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United States Cellular's PE ratio?
The current price to earnings ratio of USM cannot be determined, as its EPS of -$0.46 is negative.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for United States Cellular (USM)?
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for USM stock is 79.7.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United States Cellular (USM)?
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for USM stock is 47.6.
What is the highest PE ratio for USM?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 330.54 and it was in the Sep 2023 quarter.
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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