Start with its own history
At 6.51×, PFLT is 74.3% below its 10-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · PFLTAsset ManagementUpdated Nov 2, 2026
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
6.51×
74.3% belowthe 10-year annual average
Share price6.965
÷Earnings per share1.07
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 6.51 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 25.30×
3-year average11.49×3 positive annual observations
5-year average31.47×5 positive annual observations
10-year average25.30×10 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM9.91×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 15 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | 12.35× | +49.4% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 8.26× | -40.3% |
| Sep 30, 2023 | 13.84× | -87.9% |
| Sep 30, 2022 | 114.15× | +1203.0% |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 8.76× | -51.2% |
| Sep 30, 2020 | 17.96× | -55.1% |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 40.00× | +165.6% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 15.06× | +24.8% |
View all 15 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | 12.07× | +14.0% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 10.58× | -31.7% |
| Sep 30, 2015 | 15.51× | +55.3% |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 9.99× | -9.4% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 11.02× | +50.1% |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 7.34× | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2011 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How PFLT compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 PFLT This stockPennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd. | 6.51× |
 CGBDCarlyle Secured Lending, Inc. | 21.45× |
 BCSFBain Capital Specialty Finance, Inc. | 11.05× |
 SLRCSLR Investment Corp. | 8.77× |
 NMFCNew Mountain Finance Corporation | N/M |
 MFICMidCap Financial Investment Corporation | N/M |
 ASAASA Gold and Precious Metals Limited | 0.94× |
 GAINIGladstone Investment Corporation | 3.67× |
 KBDCKayne Anderson BDC, Inc. | 11.96× |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does PFLT’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 9.91×. Check growth, margins, debt, and earnings quality before interpreting the gap. A faster-growing business may justify a higher multiple.
Check what drives earnings
One-off gains can temporarily lower P/E; unusual charges can raise it. Reported earnings and forward estimates answer different questions. Pair this view with return on equity and liquidity for a fuller picture.
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Current P/E
Share price 6.965 ÷ EPS 1.07 = 6.51×. Data is supplied by Financial Modeling Prep through Wisesheets. Quote feed updated Nov 2, 2026; this is not a real-time trading quote.
History & averages
Annual and quarterly P/E observations are provided separately from the current quote. Averages use the latest 3, 5, or 10 annual observations, excluding missing and nonpositive ratios. Pre-IPO observations are omitted. These are period-end observations, not daily averages.
Data definitions and limitations
The current quote feed does not specify the exact EPS filing-period end or whether EPS is basic or diluted. We do not label it as forward P/E. Peer ratios are explicitly trailing-12-month (TTM) values. Historical observations do not include independently verified price and EPS inputs. Sources may update on different schedules; rounded inputs can produce small calculation differences. Historical comparisons describe past pricing, not an estimate of fair value.
PFLT P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
PennantPark Floating Rate Capital Ltd.'s current P/E is 6.51× based on the quote data last updated Nov 2, 2026. It represents the share price divided by reported earnings per share. Prices and earnings may refresh on different schedules.
Annual P/E uses earnings for a completed fiscal year. Trailing-12-month (TTM) P/E uses the latest four quarters, while forward P/E uses forecast earnings. These are not interchangeable. This page labels peer ratios as TTM and shows dated annual or quarterly historical observations; it does not show forward estimates.
N/M means not meaningful: the feed has no positive P/E for that observation. Negative or zero earnings should not be ranked as a low positive valuation multiple. N/M observations are excluded from the averages shown above.
Divide the share price by earnings per share (EPS). For example, a share price of 100 and EPS of 5 gives a P/E of 20×. This page uses the price and EPS supplied together in the quote when both are positive.
Price timestamps, EPS definitions, share classes, adjustments, and fiscal periods can differ. A forward P/E also uses forecast earnings rather than reported earnings. Compare the inputs and as-of dates before comparing two displayed ratios.
Not necessarily. The average describes previous market pricing, not fair value. Changes in earnings quality, growth expectations, debt, accounting, and business risk can justify a different multiple today.