WBS Webster Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Dec 20, 2024, the WBS stock has a P/E ratio of 12.44. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.42 and the stock price of $54.99 per share. An increase of 22% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 10.2 of the past four quarters.
WBS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Webster Financial over the last ten years is 14.72. The current 12.44 price-to-earnings ratio is 15% less than the historical average. Analyzing the last ten years, WBS's PE ratio reached its highest point in the Dec 2016 quarter at 25.01, with a price of $54.28 and an EPS of $2.17. The Mar 2020 quarter saw the lowest point at 6.72, with a price of $22.9 and an EPS of $3.41.
Webster Financial PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 44.57% in 2016
Maximum annual decrease: -38.6% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10.34 | -18.77% |
| 2022 | 12.73 | 1.03% |
| 2021 | 12.6 | -29.77% |
| 2020 | 17.94 | 36.84% |
| 2019 | 13.11 | 1.86% |
| 2018 | 12.87 | -38.6% |
| 2017 | 20.96 | -16.19% |
| 2016 | 25.01 | 44.57% |
| 2015 | 17.3 | 11.68% |
| 2014 | 15.49 | -5.61% |
WBS average PE ratio chart
WBS's current PE ratio is higher than the 3 and 5-year averages, but it is under its 10-year average.
WBS PE vs peers
WBS's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks INDB and BRKL, but it is above WASH's and FNLC's. Webster Financial's current PE ratio of 12.44 is less than the average of its peers, which is 13.66.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 11.55 | $309.02M |
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | 11.88 | $541.3M |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 12.44 | $9.43B |
| CAC Camden National Corp | 13.48 | $632.94M |
| INDB Independent Bank Corp | 14.35 | $2.81B |
| BRKL Brookline Bancorp Inc | 14.39 | $1.06B |
| BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc | 16.33 | $251.47M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Webster Financial's PE ratio?
WBS's price to earnings ratio is 12.44 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Webster Financial (WBS)?
As an average over the last 3 years, WBS stock has a PE ratio of 11.16.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Webster Financial (WBS)?
As an average over the last 5 years, WBS stock has a PE ratio of 11.89.
What is the highest PE ratio for WBS?
Over the last ten years, the Dec 2016 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 25.01.
How does the current PE ratio for WBS compare to its historical average?
WBS's current price to earnings ratio is 15% below its 10-year historical average.
How is WBS's PE ratio calculated (Webster Financial PE ratio formula)?
The P/E ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the earnings per share(EPS) for the last 12 months. As of today (Dec 20, 2024), Webster Financial's share price is $54.99. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $4.42. Therefore, Webster Financial's price to earnings ratio for today is 12.44. PE RATIO(12.44) = STOCK PRICE($54.99) / TTM EPS($4.42)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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