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WPM Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio, current and historical analysis

The price-to-earnings ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals stock stands at 42.95 as of May 16, 2024. This results from the current EPS of $1.3 and stock price of $55.83. An increase of 19% has been recorded in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 36.0 of the last 4 quarters.

WPM PE ratio history

How has WPM's PE ratio performed in the past

Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of Wheaton Precious Metals has been 72.75. The current 42.95 PE ratio is 41% 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.

Average
72.75
Median
36.25
Minimum
18.39
Maximum
874.67

Wheaton Precious Metals PE ratio by year

Maximum annual increase: 669.81% in 2019

Maximum annual decrease: -88.05% in 2018

Year PE ratio Change
2023 41.46 56.99%
2022 26.41 3.37%
2021 25.55 -30.83%
2020 36.94 -76.41%
2019 156.58 669.81%
2018 20.34 -88.05%
2017 170.23 195.33%
2016 57.64 N/A
2015 N/A N/A
2014 36.3 90.55%

WPM average PE ratio chart

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

WPM's current P/E ratio is above the 3-year historical average, but it is lower than the 5 and 10-year averages.

3-year avg
29.85
5-year avg
87.44
10-year avg
72.75
15-year avg
59.09

Frequently asked questions

What is Wheaton Precious Metals's PE ratio?

WPM's price to earnings ratio is 42.95 as of May 16, 2024.

What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)?

The 3-year average PE ratio for WPM stock is 29.85.

What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM)?

The 5-year average PE ratio for WPM stock is 87.44.

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 41% below its 10-year historical average.

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 (May 16, 2024), Wheaton Precious Metals's stock price is $55.83. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2024 is $1.3. Therefore, Wheaton Precious Metals's P/E ratio for today is 42.95. PE RATIO(42.95) = STOCK PRICE($55.83) / TTM EPS($1.3)

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