We're taking a closer look at BP p.l.c. today, as the chatter surrounding the stock has increased notably in the last few weeks. Today, its shares moved -0.8% compared to -1.0% for the S&P 500. Increased investor interest and volatility surrounding the stock are not reason enough to buy in -- you should first perform your own due diligence. Here are some figures that can get you started:
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BP p.l.c. provides carbon products and services. The company operates through Gas & Low Carbon Energy, Oil Production & Operations, and Customers & Products segments.
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BP has an average analyst rating of buy and is -15.78% away from its mean target price of $43.65 per share
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Its trailing 12 month earnings per share (EPS) is $8.18
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BP p.l.c. has a trailing 12 month Price to Earnings (P/E) ratio of 4.5
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Its forward earnings per share (EPS) is $5.37 and its forward P/E ratio is 6.8
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BP has a Price to Earnings Growth (PEG) ratio of -0.4, which shows the company is fairly valued compared to its earnings.
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The company has a Price to Book (P/B) ratio of 6.11