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At 5.34×, PNNT is 62.7% below its 7-observation annual average. A lower multiple can reflect a lower price, higher earnings, or weaker growth expectations—not necessarily a bargain.
NYSE · PNNTAsset ManagementUpdated Nov 2, 2026
PennantPark Investment Corporation P/E ratio
Current valuation, historical context, and peer comparisons.
Current P/E ratio
5.34×
62.7% belowthe 7-observation annual average
Share price3.095
÷Earnings per share0.58
Price and EPS in quote currency. Calculation details
Investors are paying 5.34 for every 1 of reported earnings per share.
P/E over time
2016 – 2025
Annual P/ESelected-period average 14.29×
3-year average11.37×2 positive annual observations
5-year average8.45×3 positive annual observations
10-year average14.29×7 positive annual observations
Peer median · TTM8.42×6 peers with positive P/E
Historical P/E ratios
Annual period-end data · 19 observations
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | 13.42× | +44.0% |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 9.32× | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2023 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2022 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2021 | 2.61× | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2020 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2019 | 26.13× | +137.2% |
| Sep 30, 2018 | 11.01× | +27.6% |
View all 19 annual observations +
| Period end | P/E | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2017 | 8.63× | -70.2% |
| Sep 30, 2016 | 28.92× | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2015 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2014 | 6.57× | -19.0% |
| Sep 30, 2013 | 8.12× | -8.5% |
| Sep 30, 2012 | 8.87× | -76.1% |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 37.17× | +96.2% |
| Sep 30, 2010 | 18.95× | +297.2% |
| Sep 30, 2009 | 4.77× | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2008 | N/M | N/M |
| Sep 30, 2007 | N/M | N/M |
Change is relative to the preceding observation. N/M values are excluded from averages.
How PNNT compares
Company P/E vs. peer trailing-12-month ratios
| Company | P/E ratio |
|---|---|
 PNNT This stockPennantPark Investment Corporation | 5.34× |
 GLADGladstone Capital Corporation | 9.02× |
 MCIBarings Corporate Investors | 9.86× |
 SARSaratoga Investment Corp. | N/M |
 GAINGladstone Investment Corp. | 3.67× |
 SCMStellus Capital Investment Corporation | 6.91× |
 SORSource Capital, Inc. | 7.82× |
 CIONCION Investment Corporation | 26.17× |
 ECCEagle Point Credit Company Inc. | N/M |
Peers are selected by the data provider. Business models and earnings definitions can differ.
Put the numbers in context
What does PNNT’s P/E tell you?
Compare like with like
The median of the 6 positive peer ratios above is 8.42×. 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 3.095 ÷ EPS 0.58 = 5.34×. 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.
PNNT P/E ratio: common questions
The essentials behind the numbers.
PennantPark Investment Corporation's current P/E is 5.34× 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.