MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) 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 .
MA Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
MA Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for MA Financial Group'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.
MA Financial Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
MA Financial Group Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
16.54
23.22
MA Financial Group Semi-Annual Data
2019-12
2020-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
17.15
16.54
22.57
23.22
ASX:MAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, MA Financial Group'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.
MA Financial Group Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, MA Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where MA Financial Group'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.
MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.07 as of Jul. 09, 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 MA Financial Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #220 out of 324 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 67.9%.
Is MA Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
MA Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.74. MA Financial Group's value of 14.07 is 31% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #220 out of 324 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, MA Financial Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does MA Financial Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, MA Financial Group ranks #220 out of 324 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places MA Financial Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.74. MA Financial Group's value of 14.07 is 31% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.74, based on 324 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. MA Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.07 is 31% 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 MA Financial Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. MA Financial Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is MA Financial Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$7.66, compared to a current price of A$6.47 — trading 15.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.07 and 31% above the Asset Management industry median of 10.74. MA Financial Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.07 as of Jul. 09, 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 MA Financial Group (ASX:MAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, MA Financial Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$6.47 is trading 15.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$7.66.
GuruFocus considers MA Financial Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.07
GF Value™: A$7.66 vs. price of A$6.47 (15.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31% above the Asset Management median (#220 of 324)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
MA Financial Group Ltd is a financial services company. The Group is organised into the following business segments: Asset Management, Lending & Technology and Corporate Advisory & Equities (CA&E). It generates maximum revenue from the Asset Management segment. The Asset Management segment incorporates the provision of asset management services and principal co-investment and strategic investments. The Lending & Technology segment includes the provision of Lending Platforms for loan funding, residential mortgages and Financial Technology. The Corporate Advisory and Equities segment provides corporate advice, underwriting and institutional stockbroking services. The Group mainly operates in Australia.
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