Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) P/E Ratio History
Historical price-to-earnings valuation from 2013 to 2025
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MCI Valuation Context
How does the current P/E compare to historical and market benchmarks?
P/E Ratio Analysis
As of May 8, 2026, Barings Corporate Investors (MCI) trades at a price-to-earnings ratio of 10.0x, with a stock price of $17.44 and trailing twelve-month earnings per share of $1.56.
The current P/E is 16% below its 5-year average of 11.9x. Over the past five years, MCI's P/E has ranged from a low of 5.0x to a high of 26.6x, placing the current valuation at the 40th percentile of its historical range.
Compared to the Financial Services sector median P/E of 13.1x, MCI trades at a 24% discount to its sector peers. The sector includes 775 companies with P/E ratios ranging from 0.0x to 195.8x.
Relative to the broader market, MCI trades at a notable discount to the S&P 500 median P/E of 25.1x. Investors should consider the company's growth prospects, competitive position, and earnings quality when evaluating whether the current valuation is justified.
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Note: P/E ratio is just one valuation metric. It does not account for balance sheet strength, cash flow quality, or growth sustainability. Always conduct comprehensive due diligence before making investment decisions.
MCI P/E vs Peers
P/E ratio compared to closely matched public peers
| Company | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | PEG Ratio | EPS Growth (1Y) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $186M | 10.7 | - | -5% | |
| $169M | 12.2 | - | +32% | |
| $888M | 12.4 | 1.40 | -49% | |
| $243M | 4.9 | 4.84 | +49% | |
| $1B | 16.3 | - | -28% | |
| $657M | 9.3 | - | -28% | |
| $199M | 4.3Lowest | 0.18Best | +756%Best | |
| $14B | 10.2 | 0.99 | -24% | |
| $1B | 5.4 | - | -23% | |
| $3B | 9.3 | 0.30 | +4% |
Peers sorted by market capitalization. P/E below peers may indicate undervaluation or lower growth expectations. Consider PEG ratio for growth-adjusted comparison.
MCI Historical P/E Data (2013–2025)
Quarterly P/E ratios calculated from closing price and TTM EPS
| Quarter | Date | Price | TTM EPS | P/E Ratio | vs Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 Q2 | Mon Jun 30 2025 00:00:00 GM | $21.66 | $1.58 | 13.7x | -2% |
| FY2025 Q1 | Mon Mar 31 2025 00:00:00 GM | $23.44 | $1.67 | 14.0x | +0% |
| FY2024 Q4 | $20.38 | $1.76 | 11.6x | -17% | |
| FY2024 Q3 | Mon Sep 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $19.93 | $1.75 | 11.4x | -19% |
| FY2024 Q2 | Sun Jun 30 2024 00:00:00 GM | $18.62 | $1.78 | 10.5x | -25% |
| FY2024 Q1 | Sun Mar 31 2024 00:00:00 GM | $17.19 | $1.76 | 9.8x | -30% |
| FY2023 Q4 | Sun Dec 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $18.43 | $1.82 | 10.1x | -28% |
| FY2023 Q3 | Sat Sep 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $15.94 | $1.69 | 9.4x | -33% |
| FY2023 Q2 | Fri Jun 30 2023 00:00:00 GM | $14.90 | $1.56 | 9.6x | -32% |
| FY2023 Q1 | Fri Mar 31 2023 00:00:00 GM | $14.15 | $1.02 | 13.9x | -1% |
| FY2022 Q4 | Sat Dec 31 2022 00:00:00 GM | $13.96 | $0.70 | 19.9x | +42% |
| FY2022 Q3 | Fri Sep 30 2022 00:00:00 GM | $12.95 | $0.67 | 19.3x | +38% |
Average P/E for displayed period: 14.0x
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Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MCI stock.
Is MCI stock overvalued or undervalued?
MCI trades at 10.0x P/E, near its 5-year average of 11.9x. The 40th percentile ranking places valuation within normal historical bounds.
How does MCI's valuation compare to peers?
Barings Corporate Investors P/E of 10.0x compares to sector median of 13.1x. The discount suggests lower growth expectations or higher risk.
What is MCI's PEG ratio?
MCI PEG ratio is N/A. Above 2.0 indicates premium valuation relative to growth rate. Historical P/E data spans 2013-2025.