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Federal Agricultural Mortgage (NYSE:AGM) 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 .
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Forward PE Ratio Chart
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2023-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.00
10.91
9.53
7.34
8.92
11.63
11.19
9.23
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.00
7.87
7.54
7.95
10.91
10.94
11.06
9.78
9.53
10.85
11.16
8.14
7.34
8.52
8.69
8.71
8.92
10.62
11.06
9.79
11.63
11.59
10.85
10.37
11.19
10.89
11.35
8.83
9.23
7.50
AGM vs EZPW, ECPG, QFIN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Federal Agricultural Mortgage'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.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 Federal Agricultural Mortgage and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Federal Agricultural Mortgage ranks #58 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 31%.
Is Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Federal Agricultural Mortgage's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.36. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's value of 10.73 is 3.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Federal Agricultural Mortgage ranks #58 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Federal Agricultural Mortgage has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Federal Agricultural Mortgage's Forward PE Ratio compare to EZPW and ECPG?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Federal Agricultural Mortgage ranks #58 out of 187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Federal Agricultural Mortgage in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.36. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's value of 10.73 is 3.6% above 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 Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.36, based on 187 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. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.73 is 3.6% above 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 Federal Agricultural Mortgage and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.36 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Federal Agricultural Mortgage stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $242.92, compared to a current price of $209.51 — trading 13.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73 and 3.6% above the Credit Services industry median of 10.36. Federal Agricultural Mortgage's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 6 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 Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.73 as of Jul. 25, 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 Federal Agricultural Mortgage (AGM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Federal Agricultural Mortgage stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $209.51 is trading 13.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $242.92.
GuruFocus considers Federal Agricultural Mortgage to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AGM:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.73
GF Value™: $242.92 vs. price of $209.51 (13.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3.6% above the Credit Services median (#58 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AGM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Business Description
Federal Agricultural Mortgage Corp provides agricultural real estate and rural housing mortgage loans in the secondary market in the U.S. Its operations consist of seven reportable segments: Farm & Ranch, which generates maximum revenue, Corporate AgFinance, Power & Utilities, Broadband Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Funding, and Investments. The company purchases eligible mortgage loans secured by first liens on agricultural real estate and rural housing under the Farm & Ranch line of business. Its subsidiary purchases portions of certain agricultural, rural development, business and industry, and community facilities loans guaranteed by the USDA. Geographically, the company's operations are spread across different regions in the United States.
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