Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) 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 .
Lifestyle Communities Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lifestyle Communities Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lifestyle Communities Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.76
18.55
17.09
17.61
21.88
16.78
Lifestyle Communities Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.16
12.76
30.67
18.55
33.44
17.09
31.15
17.61
23.42
21.88
20.79
16.78
18.61
Lifestyle Communities Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Diversified subindustry, Lifestyle Communities'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.
Lifestyle Communities Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Lifestyle Communities's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lifestyle Communities's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Lifestyle Communities 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.
Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.12 as of Jul. 13, 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #397 out of 538 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 73.8%.
Is Lifestyle Communities' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lifestyle Communities' current Forward PE Ratio is 18.12. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.58. Lifestyle Communities' value of 18.12 is 56.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #397 out of 538 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lifestyle Communities has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lifestyle Communities' Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Lifestyle Communities ranks #397 out of 538 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lifestyle Communities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.58. Lifestyle Communities' value of 18.12 is 56.5% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.58, based on 538 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. Lifestyle Communities's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.12 is 56.5% 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 Lifestyle Communities and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lifestyle Communities's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lifestyle Communities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$6.80, compared to a current price of A$5.11 — trading 24.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.12 and 56.5% above the Real Estate industry median of 11.58. Lifestyle Communities' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 9 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.12 as of Jul. 13, 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 Lifestyle Communities (ASX:LIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lifestyle Communities stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$5.11 is trading 24.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$6.80.
GuruFocus considers Lifestyle Communities to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:LIC:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.12
GF Value™: A$6.80 vs. price of A$5.11 (24.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 56.5% above the Real Estate median (#397 of 538)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:LIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lifestyle Communities is an Australian real estate company with a property portfolio in land lease housing for residents over 50 years old. Revenue is earned through developing and selling manufactured homes, and charging rent for the land they occupy. The firm's portfolio consists of about 3,000 settled homes, from which it collects rent, and a further 2,000 homes in development or planning. It has more than 30 communities in Australia's second-most populous state of Victoria, with a focus on coastal and outer metropolitan regions.
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