WPM Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The price-to-earnings ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals stock stands at 72.77 as of Apr 21, 2025. This results from the current EPS of $1.17 and stock price of $85.14. An increase of 70% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 42.8 of the last 4 quarters.
WPM PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Wheaton Precious Metals has been 74.81. The current 72.77 PE ratio is 2.7% below the historical average. In the past ten years, WPM's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2019 quarter at 874.67, with a price of $26.24 and an EPS of $0.03. The Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 18.39, with a price of $32.36 and an EPS of $1.76.
Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 669.81% in 2019
Maximum annual decrease: -88.05% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.07 | 15.94% | $56.24 | $1.17 |
| 2023 | 41.46 | 56.99% | $49.34 | $1.19 |
| 2022 | 26.41 | 3.37% | $39.08 | $1.48 |
| 2021 | 25.55 | -30.83% | $42.93 | $1.68 |
| 2020 | 36.94 | -76.41% | $41.74 | $1.13 |
| 2019 | 156.58 | 669.81% | $29.75 | $0.19 |
| 2018 | 20.34 | -88.05% | $19.53 | $0.96 |
| 2017 | 170.23 | 195.33% | $22.13 | $0.13 |
| 2016 | 57.64 | N/A | $25.94 | $0.45 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $17.2 | -$0.41 |
| 2014 | 36.3 | 90.55% | $20.33 | $0.56 |
| 2013 | 19.05 | -12.33% | $20.19 | $1.06 |
| 2012 | 21.73 | 17.08% | $36.08 | $1.66 |
| 2011 | 18.56 | -78.61% | $28.96 | $1.56 |
| 2010 | 86.76 | 125.29% | $39.04 | $0.45 |
Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 48.07 | 6.26% | $56.24 | $1.17 |
| Sep 2024 | 45.24 | 8.75% | $61.08 | $1.35 |
| Jun 2024 | 41.6 | 14.76% | $52.42 | $1.26 |
| Mar 2024 | 36.25 | -12.57% | $47.13 | $1.3 |
| Dec 2023 | 41.46 | 20.66% | $49.34 | $1.19 |
| Sep 2023 | 34.36 | 8.12% | $40.55 | $1.18 |
| Jun 2023 | 31.78 | -8.94% | $43.22 | $1.36 |
| Mar 2023 | 34.9 | 32.15% | $48.16 | $1.38 |
| Dec 2022 | 26.41 | 43.61% | $39.08 | $1.48 |
| Sep 2022 | 18.39 | -16.79% | $32.36 | $1.76 |
| Jun 2022 | 22.1 | -22.43% | $36.03 | $1.63 |
| Mar 2022 | 28.49 | 11.51% | $47.58 | $1.67 |
| Dec 2021 | 25.55 | -6.17% | $42.93 | $1.68 |
| Sep 2021 | 27.23 | -12.89% | $37.58 | $1.38 |
| Jun 2021 | 31.26 | 4.72% | $44.07 | $1.41 |
WPM average PE ratio chart
WPM's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is lower than the 10-year average.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wheaton Precious Metals's PE ratio?
WPM's price to earnings ratio is 72.77 as of Apr 21, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)?
The 3-year average PE ratio for WPM stock is 34.6.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)?
The 5-year average PE ratio for WPM stock is 35.09.
What is the highest PE ratio for WPM?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2019 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 874.67.
How does the current PE ratio for WPM compare to its historical average?
WPM's price to earnings ratio is currently 2.7% below its 10-year historical average.
Why is Wheaton Precious Metals's PE ratio so high?
WPM's PE ratio is high because its earnings per share (EPS) is low relative to its stock price.
How is WPM's PE ratio calculated (Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by dividing the most recent price of a stock by its trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 21, 2025), Wheaton Precious Metals's stock price is $85.14. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $1.17. Therefore, Wheaton Precious Metals's P/E ratio for today is 72.77. PE RATIO(72.77) = STOCK PRICE($85.14) / TTM EPS($1.17)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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