UTL Unitil PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The P/E ratio for Unitil stock stands at 18.35 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.93 and the stock price of $53.78 per share. The current PE ratio is about the same compared to the last 4 quarters average.
UTL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Unitil has been 20.58. The current 18.35 price-to-earnings ratio is 11% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, UTL's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Mar 2016 quarter at 25.14, with a price of $42.49 and an EPS of $1.69. The Sep 2023 quarter saw the lowest point at 15.47, with a price of $42.71 and an EPS of $2.76.
Unitil PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 23.13% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -8.37% in 2019
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 18.64 | -6% |
| 2022 | 19.83 | 1.33% |
| 2021 | 19.57 | -4.95% |
| 2020 | 20.59 | -1.06% |
| 2019 | 20.81 | -8.37% |
| 2018 | 22.71 | 2.53% |
| 2017 | 22.15 | -5.22% |
| 2016 | 23.37 | 23.13% |
| 2015 | 18.98 | -7.37% |
| 2014 | 20.49 | 5.51% |
UTL average PE ratio chart
Currently, UTL's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
UTL PE vs peers
When compared to its peers NU and PEG, UTL's PE ratio is lower, but it is higher than ED's and NWE's. Unitil's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 20.28.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 14.18 | $3.23B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 16.86 | $31.19B |
| UTL Unitil Corp | 18.35 | $870.66M |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | 20.9 | $42.38B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 21.4 | $16.88B |
| NU Nu Holdings Ltd | 28.05 | $49.89B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unitil's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for UTL stock as of Dec 20, 2024, stands at 18.35.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Unitil (UTL)?
The average PE ratio for UTL stock over the past 3 years is 19.1.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Unitil (UTL)?
The average PE ratio for UTL stock over the past 5 years is 19.7.
What is the highest PE ratio for UTL?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last ten years has been 25.14 and it was in the Mar 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for UTL compare to its historical average?
The current PE ratio of UTL is 11% lower than the 10-year historical average.
How is UTL's PE ratio calculated (Unitil PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by dividing the latest price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Unitil's share price is $53.78. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $2.93. Therefore, Unitil's price to earnings ratio for today is 18.35. PE RATIO(18.35) = STOCK PRICE($53.78) / TTM EPS($2.93)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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