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Aareal Bank AG (OTCPK:AABKF) Forward PE Ratio Explanation
The Forward PE Ratio of a company is often used to compare current earnings to estimated future earnings, as well as gaining a clearer picture of what earnings will look like without charges and other accounting adjustments. If earnings are expected to grow in the future, the Forward PE Ratio will be lower than the current PE Ratio. This measure is also used to compare one company to another with a forward-looking focus.
Trailing PE Ratio relies on what is already done. It uses the current share price and divides by the total EPS (Basic) over the past 12 months. PE Ratio can be affected by Non Operating Income such as the sale of part of businesses. This may increase for the current year or quarter dramatically. But it cannot be repeated over and over. Therefore PE Ratio without NRI is a more accurate indication of valuation than PE Ratio .
Aareal Bank AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Aareal Bank AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Aareal Bank AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Aareal Bank AG Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.75
15.06
7.63
Aareal Bank AG Quarterly Data
2016-03
2016-06
2018-06
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2024-12
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.85
10.44
14.22
5.08
12.02
11.14
10.75
25.00
11.04
15.06
13.04
7.63
7.77
AABKF vs PNC, USB, TFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Forward PE Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Aareal Bank AG Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
It's a measure of the price-to-earnings ratio (PE Ratio) using forecasted earnings for the calculation. While the earnings used are just an estimate and are not as reliable as current earnings data, there is still benefit in estimated P/E analysis. The forecasted earnings used in the formula can either be for the next 12 months or for the next full-year fiscal period.
Aareal Bank AG (AABKF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Aareal Bank AG and its competitors.
Is Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Aareal Bank AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.49. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Aareal Bank AG's value of 7.49 is 33.7% below this industry median. Overall, Aareal Bank AG has a GF Score™ of 20/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
Aareal Bank AG's Forward PE Ratio of 7.49 can be compared against companies in the Banks industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Aareal Bank AG's value of 7.49 is 33.7% below this benchmark. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Forward PE Ratio for a Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.31, based on 818 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Forward PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Forward PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Aareal Bank AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.49 is 33.7% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Forward PE Ratio mean?
A high Forward PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Forward P/E ratio is the share price dividend by the expected per-share earnings in the next 12 months. View historical data on Aareal Bank AG and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Aareal Bank AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Aareal Bank AG stock overvalued right now?
Aareal Bank AG (AABKF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $35.41, compared to a current price of $31.99 — trading 9.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.49 and 33.7% below the Banks industry median of 11.31. Aareal Bank AG's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Forward PE Ratio calculated?
Forward PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Aareal Bank AG (AABKF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.49 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Aareal Bank AG (AABKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Aareal Bank AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.99 is trading 9.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $35.41.
Key valuation signals for AABKF:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.49
GF Value™: $35.41 vs. price of $31.99 (9.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AABKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Aareal Bank AG is the parent company of the Aareal Bank Group, an international purveyor of financing services that specializes in commercial property financing. The group's companies are organized into two business segments: Structured Property Financing and Banking & Digital Solutions. In the Structured property financing segment, the group facilitates property investments for its domestic and international clients, and is active in Europe, North America, and the Asia/Pacific region. The banking & digital solutions segment provides sector-specific payments processes to its clients from the institutional housing industry, the commercial property sector, as well as to the energy and utilities industry. The majority of the bank's new financing opportunities take place in Western Europe.
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