The P/E ratio for Unitil stock stands at 16.61 as of Nov 5, 2025. This is calculated based on the TTM EPS of $2.89 and the stock price of $47.99 per share. A decrease of 9% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 18.2 of the past four quarters.
UTL PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Unitil has been 20.5. The current 16.61 price-to-earnings ratio is 19% 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: -26.78% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 18.49 | -0.8% | $54.19 | $2.93 |
| 2023 | 18.64 | -6% | $52.57 | $2.82 |
| 2022 | 19.83 | 1.33% | $51.36 | $2.59 |
| 2021 | 19.57 | -4.95% | $45.99 | $2.35 |
| 2020 | 20.59 | -1.06% | $44.27 | $2.15 |
| 2019 | 20.81 | -8.37% | $61.82 | $2.97 |
| 2018 | 22.71 | 2.53% | $50.64 | $2.23 |
| 2017 | 22.15 | -5.22% | $45.62 | $2.06 |
| 2016 | 23.37 | 23.13% | $45.34 | $1.94 |
| 2015 | 18.98 | -7.37% | $35.88 | $1.89 |
| 2014 | 20.49 | 5.51% | $36.67 | $1.79 |
| 2013 | 19.42 | 7.12% | $30.49 | $1.57 |
| 2012 | 18.13 | -4.18% | $25.92 | $1.43 |
| 2011 | 18.92 | -26.78% | $28.38 | $1.5 |
| 2010 | 25.84 | 15.82% | $22.74 | $0.88 |
Unitil PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 16.56 | -7.59% | $47.86 | $2.89 |
| Jun 2025 | 17.92 | -8.99% | $52.15 | $2.91 |
| Mar 2025 | 19.69 | 6.49% | $57.69 | $2.93 |
| Dec 2024 | 18.49 | -10.59% | $54.19 | $2.93 |
| Sep 2024 | 20.68 | 20.58% | $60.58 | $2.93 |
| Jun 2024 | 17.15 | -1.72% | $51.79 | $3.02 |
| Mar 2024 | 17.45 | -6.38% | $52.35 | $3 |
| Dec 2023 | 18.64 | 20.49% | $52.57 | $2.82 |
| Sep 2023 | 15.47 | -17.63% | $42.71 | $2.76 |
| Jun 2023 | 18.78 | -9.45% | $50.71 | $2.7 |
| Mar 2023 | 20.74 | 4.59% | $57.04 | $2.75 |
| Dec 2022 | 19.83 | 11.4% | $51.36 | $2.59 |
| Sep 2022 | 17.8 | -21.79% | $46.45 | $2.61 |
| Jun 2022 | 22.76 | 12.23% | $58.72 | $2.58 |
| Mar 2022 | 20.28 | 3.63% | $49.88 | $2.46 |
UTL Price vs fair value
UTL average PE ratio chart
Currently, UTL's PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
PE comparison
Unitil's price to earnings (P/E) of 16.61 is lower than the Utilities sector, the industry and its peers average. Looking at the Utilities sector average of 20.94, Unitil's price to earnings (P/E) is 21% lower.
UTL PE vs peers
When compared to its peer stocks NU and PEG, UTL's PE ratio is lower. Unitil's PE ratio is trading below the peer average of 21.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| UTL Unitil Corp | 16.61 | $859.73M |
| NWE Northwestern Corp | 17.23 | $3.75B |
| ED Consolidated Edison Inc | 17.38 | $34.66B |
| PEG Public Service Enterprise Group Inc | 19.11 | $39.86B |
| NI Nisource Inc | 22.45 | $20.46B |
| NU Nu Holdings Ltd | 33.69 | $78.14B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Unitil's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for UTL stock as of Nov 5, 2025, stands at 16.61.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Unitil (UTL)?
The average PE ratio for UTL stock over the past 3 years is 18.45.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Unitil (UTL)?
The average PE ratio for UTL stock over the past 5 years is 19.11.
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 19% 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 (Nov 5, 2025), Unitil's share price is $47.99. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2025 is $2.89. Therefore, Unitil's price to earnings ratio for today is 16.61. PE RATIO(16.61) = STOCK PRICE($47.99) / TTM EPS($2.89)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.