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VRTV Veritiv PE ratio, current and historical analysis

As of Sep 28, 2023, the Veritiv stock's PE ratio is 7.46. This results from the current EPS of $22.64 and stock price of $168.84. The P/E ratio has an increase of 44% from the past four quarters average of 5.2.

VRTV PE ratio history

How has VRTV's PE ratio performed in the past

The PE ratio of Veritiv has averaged 17.2 over the last eight years. The current PE ratio of 7.46 is 57% below the historical average. Over the past eight years, VRTV's PE ratio was at its highest in the Mar 2017 quarter at 53.96, when the stock price was $51.8 and the EPS was $0.96. The lowest value was in the Sep 2022 quarter, when it reached 4.37 with a price of $97.77 and an EPS of $22.35.

Average
17.2
Median
11.86
Minimum
4.37
Maximum
53.96

Veritiv PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 89.17% in 2016

Maximum annual decrease: -60.47% in 2022

Year PE ratio Change
2022 5.1 -60.47%
2021 12.9 32.85%
2020 9.71 N/A
2019 N/A N/A
2018 N/A N/A
2017 N/A N/A
2016 41.03 89.17%
2015 21.69 N/A
2014 N/A N/A
2013 N/A N/A

VRTV average PE ratio chart

What is the average PE ratio of VRTV for the past years

VRTV's current P/E ratio is below the 3 and 5-year averages.

3-year avg
10.65
5-year avg
10.65
10-year avg
N/A
15-year avg
N/A

VRTV PE vs peers

What is VRTV's PE ratio compared to its peers

VRTV's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks LRCX and SXI.

Stock name PE ratio Market cap
VRTV Veritiv Corp 7.46 $2.29B
SXI Standex International Corp 12.31 $1.72B
LRCX Lam Research Corp 18.85 $83.16B
CREG China Recycling Energy Corp N/A $9.66M
GTLS Chart Industries Inc N/A $7.3B

Frequently asked questions

What is Veritiv's PE ratio?

VRTV's price to earnings ratio is 7.46 as of Sep 28, 2023.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Veritiv (VRTV)?

As an average over the last 3 years, VRTV stock has a PE ratio of 10.65.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Veritiv (VRTV)?

As an average over the last 5 years, VRTV stock has a PE ratio of 10.65.

What is the highest PE ratio for VRTV?

In the last eight years, the Mar 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 53.96.

How does the current PE ratio for VRTV compare to its historical average?

VRTV's price to earnings ratio is currently 57% below its 8-year historical average.

Why is Veritiv's PE ratio so low?

VRTV's stock price is trading at a lower multiple of earnings, which is why its PE ratio of 7.46 is considered low.

How is VRTV's PE ratio calculated (Veritiv PE ratio formula)?

You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Sep 28, 2023), Veritiv's stock price is $168.84. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Jun 2023 is $22.64. Therefore, Veritiv's P/E ratio for today is 7.46. PE RATIO(7.46) = STOCK PRICE($168.84) / TTM EPS($22.64)

All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.