X United States Steel PE ratio, current and historical analysis
The PE ratio for United States Steel stock stands at 17.13 as of Dec 20, 2024. This is calculated based on the current EPS of $1.76 and the stock price of $30.14 per share. An increase of 19% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 14.4 of the last 4 quarters.
X PE ratio history
Over the last ten years, the average PE ratio of United States Steel has been 13.45. The current 17.13 PE ratio is 27% above the historical average. Over the past ten years, X's PE ratio was at its highest in the Jun 2017 quarter at 116.53, with a price of $22.14 and an EPS of $0.19. The Jun 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 0.97, with a price of $17.91 and an EPS of $18.55.
United States Steel PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 398.78% in 2023
Maximum annual decrease: -81.85% in 2018
| Year | PE ratio | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12.22 | 398.78% |
| 2022 | 2.45 | 62.25% |
| 2021 | 1.51 | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | N/A |
| 2018 | 2.89 | -81.85% |
| 2017 | 15.92 | N/A |
| 2016 | N/A | N/A |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A |
| 2014 | 37.66 | N/A |
X average PE ratio chart
Currently, X's PE ratio is greater than its 3, 5 and 10-year historical averages.
X PE vs peers
X's PE ratio is lower than its peer stock WOR, but it is greater than STLD's.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| STLD Steel Dynamics Inc | 10.38 | $17.61B |
| X United States Steel Corp | 17.13 | $6.79B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 52.28 | $2.05B |
Frequently asked questions
What is United States Steel's PE ratio?
X's price to earnings ratio is 17.13 as of Dec 20, 2024.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for United States Steel (X)?
As an average over the last 3 years, X stock has a PE ratio of 6.64.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for United States Steel (X)?
As an average over the last 5 years, X stock has a PE ratio of 6.31.
What is the highest PE ratio for X?
In the last ten years, the Jun 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 116.53.
How does the current PE ratio for X compare to its historical average?
The current price to earnings ratio of X is 27% higher than the 10-year historical average.
How is X's PE ratio calculated (United States Steel 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 (Dec 20, 2024), United States Steel's stock price is $30.14. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Sep 2024 is $1.76. Therefore, United States Steel's P/E ratio for today is 17.13. PE RATIO(17.13) = STOCK PRICE($30.14) / TTM EPS($1.76)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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