As of Jul 25, 2024, the United States Cellular stock's P/E ratio is 75.65. This takes into account the latest EPS of $0.69 and stock price of $52.2.
The PE ratio of United States Cellular has averaged 49.35 over the last ten years. The current price-to-earnings ratio of 75.65 is 53% more than the historical average. 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.
Maximum annual increase: 447.09% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -88.95% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 64.91 | 8.96% |
| 2022 | 59.57 | 240.21% |
| 2021 | 17.51 | 51.73% |
| 2020 | 11.54 | -53.18% |
| 2019 | 24.65 | -17% |
| 2018 | 29.7 | -88.95% |
| 2017 | 268.79 | 244.29% |
| 2016 | 78.07 | 447.09% |
| 2015 | 14.27 | N/A |
| 2014 | N/A | N/A |
Currently, USM's PE ratio is above its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
When compared to its peer stocks TMUS and VZ, USM's PE ratio is higher. United States Cellular's current PE ratio of 75.65 is in line with the average of its peers, which is 14.36.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| SHEN Shenandoah Telecommunications Co | 4.76 | $1.13B |
| T At&T Inc | 10.93 | $136.31B |
| VZ Verizon Communications Inc | 15.01 | $168.76B |
| SPOK Spok Holdings Inc | 18.37 | $312.39M |
| TMUS T-Mobile US Inc | 23.62 | $205.7B |
| USM United States Cellular Corp | 75.65 | $4.44B |
| TDS Telephone & Data Systems Inc | N/A | $2.37B |
The price to earnings ratio for USM stock as of Jul 25, 2024, stands at 75.65.
Over the last 3 years, the average PE ratio for USM stock is 67.69.
Over the last 5 years, the average PE ratio for USM stock is 43.81.
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 330.54 and it was in the Sep 2023 quarter.
USM's price to earnings ratio is currently 53% above its 10-year historical average.
USM's stock price is trading at a higher multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 75.65 is considered high.
To determine the P/E ratio, divide the latest stock price by the TTM earnings per share (EPS). As of today (Jul 25, 2024), United States Cellular's share price is $52.2. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $0.69. Therefore, United States Cellular's price to earnings ratio for today is 75.65. PE RATIO(75.65) = STOCK PRICE($52.2) / TTM EPS($0.69)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.