WBS Webster Financial PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As of Apr 21, 2025, the WBS stock has a P/E ratio of 10.17. The calculation is based on the latest EPS of $4.38 and the stock price of $44.54 per share. A decrease of 5% has been observed in the PE ratio compared to its average of 10.7 of the past four quarters.
WBS PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Webster Financial over the last ten years is 14.57. The current 10.17 price-to-earnings ratio is 30% 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: 56.58% in 2013
Maximum annual decrease: -63.23% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12.61 | 21.95% | $55.22 | $4.38 |
| 2023 | 10.34 | -18.77% | $50.76 | $4.91 |
| 2022 | 12.73 | 1.03% | $47.34 | $3.72 |
| 2021 | 12.6 | -29.77% | $55.84 | $4.43 |
| 2020 | 17.94 | 36.84% | $42.15 | $2.35 |
| 2019 | 13.11 | 1.86% | $53.36 | $4.07 |
| 2018 | 12.87 | -38.6% | $49.29 | $3.83 |
| 2017 | 20.96 | -16.19% | $56.16 | $2.68 |
| 2016 | 25.01 | 44.57% | $54.28 | $2.17 |
| 2015 | 17.3 | 11.68% | $37.19 | $2.15 |
| 2014 | 15.49 | -5.61% | $32.53 | $2.1 |
| 2013 | 16.41 | 56.58% | $31.18 | $1.9 |
| 2012 | 10.48 | -13.17% | $20.55 | $1.96 |
| 2011 | 12.07 | -63.23% | $20.39 | $1.69 |
| 2010 | 32.83 | N/A | $19.7 | $0.6 |
Webster Financial PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 12.61 | 19.53% | $55.22 | $4.38 |
| Sep 2024 | 10.55 | 11.52% | $46.61 | $4.42 |
| Jun 2024 | 9.46 | -8.69% | $43.59 | $4.61 |
| Mar 2024 | 10.36 | 0.19% | $50.77 | $4.9 |
| Dec 2023 | 10.34 | 34.64% | $50.76 | $4.91 |
| Sep 2023 | 7.68 | 7.26% | $40.31 | $5.25 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.16 | -10.05% | $37.75 | $5.27 |
| Mar 2023 | 7.96 | -37.47% | $39.42 | $4.95 |
| Dec 2022 | 12.73 | -5.07% | $47.34 | $3.72 |
| Sep 2022 | 13.41 | -1.69% | $45.2 | $3.37 |
| Jun 2022 | 13.64 | -24.43% | $42.15 | $3.09 |
| Mar 2022 | 18.05 | 43.25% | $56.12 | $3.11 |
| Dec 2021 | 12.6 | -10.45% | $55.84 | $4.43 |
| Sep 2021 | 14.07 | -5.32% | $54.46 | $3.87 |
| Jun 2021 | 14.86 | -15.33% | $53.34 | $3.59 |
WBS average PE ratio chart
WBS's current PE ratio is under its 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
WBS PE vs peers
WBS's PE ratio is less than its peer stocks INDB and BRKL, but it is above FNLC's. Webster Financial's current PE ratio of 10.17 is less than the average of its peers, which is 13.59.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FNLC First Bancorp Inc | 9.6 | $263.32M |
| WBS Webster Financial Corp | 10.17 | $7.63B |
| CAC Camden National Corp | 10.28 | $629.39M |
| INDB Independent Bank Corp | 12.08 | $2.33B |
| BRKL Brookline Bancorp Inc | 12.66 | $868.77M |
| BWFG Bankwell Financial Group Inc | 23.35 | $228.92M |
| WASH Washington Trust Bancorp Inc | N/A | $505.81M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Webster Financial's PE ratio?
WBS's price to earnings ratio is 10.17 as of Apr 21, 2025.
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 10.54.
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 12.14.
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 30% 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 (Apr 21, 2025), Webster Financial's share price is $44.54. The company's earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $4.38. Therefore, Webster Financial's price to earnings ratio for today is 10.17. PE RATIO(10.17) = STOCK PRICE($44.54) / TTM EPS($4.38)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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