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Arbor Realty Trust (NYSE:ABR) 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 .
Arbor Realty Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Arbor Realty Trust Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Arbor Realty Trust'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.
Arbor Realty Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
Arbor Realty Trust Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.12
10.50
9.71
8.92
9.18
Arbor Realty Trust Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.12
19.65
10.45
10.50
10.74
7.58
11.39
9.71
9.62
11.36
8.92
11.05
9.57
11.26
9.18
10.04
ABR vs MFA, PMT, CIM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Arbor Realty Trust'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.
Arbor Realty Trust Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Arbor Realty Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arbor Realty Trust'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.
Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.60 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arbor Realty Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #142 out of 460 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 30.9%.
Is Arbor Realty Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Arbor Realty Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.60. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.48. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 12.60 is 23.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #142 out of 460 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arbor Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arbor Realty Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to MFA and PMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Arbor Realty Trust ranks #142 out of 460 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Arbor Realty Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.48. Arbor Realty Trust's value of 12.60 is 23.5% 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.48, based on 460 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. Arbor Realty Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.60 is 23.5% 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 Arbor Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arbor Realty Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arbor Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $9.26, compared to a current price of $5.04 — trading 45.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.60 and 23.5% below the REITs industry median of 16.48. Arbor Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 5 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 Arbor Realty Trust (ABR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.60 as of Jul. 23, 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 Arbor Realty Trust (ABR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arbor Realty Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.04 is trading 45.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $9.26.
GuruFocus considers Arbor Realty Trust to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ABR:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.60
GF Value™: $9.26 vs. price of $5.04 (45.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.5% below the REITs median (#142 of 460)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ABR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arbor Realty Trust Inc is a specialized real estate finance company. It invests in a diversified portfolio of structured finance assets in the multifamily, SFR, and commercial real estate markets, consisting of bridge and mezzanine loans, including junior participating interests in first mortgages, preferred, and direct equity. In addition, it may also directly acquire real property and invest in real estate-related notes and certain mortgage-related securities. The company has two business segments, Structured Business and Agency Business. It generates a majority of its revenue from the Structured Business Segment.
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