FRD Friedman Industries PE ratio, current and historical analysis
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As at Jun 25, 2025, the FRD stock has a PE ratio of 18.39. This is based on the current EPS of $0.87 and the stock price of $16 per share. An increase of 24% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 14.8 of the last 4 quarters.
FRD PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Friedman Industries over the last ten years is 40.13. The current 18.39 PE ratio is 54% below the historical average. Over the past ten years, FRD's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2017 quarter at 307.5, with a price of $6.15 and an EPS of $0.02. The Dec 2021 quarter recorded the bottom point at 2.04, with a price of $9.38 and an EPS of $4.59.
Friedman Industries PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 206.44% in 2015
Maximum annual decrease: -85.18% in 2011
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17.11 | 118.24% | $14.89 | $0.87 |
| 2024 | 7.84 | 101.03% | $18.74 | $2.39 |
| 2023 | 3.9 | -9.72% | $11.34 | $2.91 |
| 2022 | 4.32 | -12.9% | $8.81 | $2.04 |
| 2021 | 4.96 | N/A | $8.09 | $1.63 |
| 2020 | N/A | N/A | $4.41 | -$0.75 |
| 2019 | 10.51 | 0.29% | $7.67 | $0.73 |
| 2018 | 10.48 | N/A | $5.87 | $0.56 |
| 2017 | N/A | N/A | $6.45 | -$0.39 |
| 2016 | 135.5 | 31.13% | $5.42 | $0.04 |
| 2015 | 103.33 | 206.44% | $6.2 | $0.06 |
| 2014 | 33.72 | 204.88% | $8.43 | $0.25 |
| 2013 | 11.06 | 21.14% | $9.95 | $0.9 |
| 2012 | 9.13 | 7.54% | $10.95 | $1.2 |
| 2011 | 8.49 | -85.18% | $10.19 | $1.2 |
Friedman Industries PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | 17.11 | -10.47% | $14.89 | $0.87 |
| Dec 2024 | 19.11 | 34.77% | $15.29 | $0.8 |
| Sep 2024 | 14.18 | 60.59% | $16.02 | $1.13 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.83 | 12.63% | $15.1 | $1.71 |
| Mar 2024 | 7.84 | 28.31% | $18.74 | $2.39 |
| Dec 2023 | 6.11 | 16.83% | $15.46 | $2.53 |
| Sep 2023 | 5.23 | 0.38% | $13.4 | $2.56 |
| Jun 2023 | 5.21 | 33.59% | $12.6 | $2.42 |
| Mar 2023 | 3.9 | -60.16% | $11.34 | $2.91 |
| Dec 2022 | 9.79 | -50.43% | $9.79 | $1 |
| Sep 2022 | 19.75 | 368.01% | $7.11 | $0.36 |
| Jun 2022 | 4.22 | -2.31% | $8.14 | $1.93 |
| Mar 2022 | 4.32 | 111.76% | $8.81 | $2.04 |
| Dec 2021 | 2.04 | -8.52% | $9.38 | $4.59 |
| Sep 2021 | 2.23 | -43.54% | $11.91 | $5.34 |
FRD Price vs fair value
FRD average PE ratio chart
FRD's current P/E ratio is above the 3 and 5-year historical averages, but it is below the 10-year average.
FRD PE vs peers
FRD's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks NUE and RS. Friedman Industries is presently trading at a lower PE ratio (18.39) than its peer group average of 29.01.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FRD Friedman Industries Inc | 18.39 | $112.95M |
| RS Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 21.87 | $16.25B |
| ZEUS Olympic Steel Inc | 21.9 | $349.62M |
| NUE Nucor Corp | 22.73 | $29.58B |
| ATI Allegheny Technologies Inc | 27.85 | $11.71B |
| WOR Worthington Industries Inc | 50.7 | $3.06B |
Frequently asked questions
What is Friedman Industries's PE ratio?
The price to earnings ratio for FRD stock as of Jun 25, 2025, stands at 18.39.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Friedman Industries (FRD)?
As an average over the last 3 years, FRD stock has a PE ratio of 10.11.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Friedman Industries (FRD)?
As an average over the last 5 years, FRD stock has a PE ratio of 8.16.
What is the highest PE ratio for FRD?
In the last ten years, the Sep 2017 quarter recorded the highest quarterly PE ratio at 307.5.
How does the current PE ratio for FRD compare to its historical average?
FRD's current price to earnings ratio is 54% below its 10-year historical average.
How is FRD's PE ratio calculated (Friedman Industries PE ratio formula)?
The PE ratio is calculated by taking the latest stock price and dividing it by the EPS for the last 12 months. As of today (Jun 25, 2025), Friedman Industries's stock price is $16. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Mar 2025 is $0.87. Therefore, Friedman Industries's P/E ratio for today is 18.39. PE RATIO(18.39) = STOCK PRICE($16) / TTM EPS($0.87)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified.