Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) Forward PE Ratio: 24.52 (As of Jul. 02, 2026)


What is Commonwealth Bank of Australia Forward PE Ratio?

Commonwealth Bank of Australia ASX:STWIYA 66 Forward PE Ratio is 24.52 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:STWIYA with a GF Score™ of 66/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 818 Banks companies, Commonwealth Bank of Australia ranks worse than 97.92% on this metric.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio for today is 24.52.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 25.68.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.21.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia  (ASX:STWIYA) 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 .

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Forward PE Ratio Related Terms

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Forward PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia Forward PE Ratio Chart

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ASX:STWIYA vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison

For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Commonwealth Bank of Australia'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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry

For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio falls into.


Commonwealth Bank of Australia 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Forward PE Ratio →
What does a Forward PE Ratio of 24.52 mean?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 24.52 as of Jul. 02, 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Commonwealth Bank of Australia ranks #801 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.9%.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.52. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's value of 24.52 is 120.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commonwealth Bank of Australia ranks #801 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Commonwealth Bank of Australia has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commonwealth Bank of Australia's Forward PE Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Commonwealth Bank of Australia ranks #801 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Commonwealth Bank of Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's value of 24.52 is 120.1% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.14, 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. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Forward PE Ratio of 24.52 is 120.1% 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commonwealth Bank of Australia stock overvalued right now?
Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 24.52. The current Forward PE Ratio is 24.52 and 120.1% above the Banks industry median of 11.14. Commonwealth Bank of Australia's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 2 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 Commonwealth Bank of Australia (ASX:STWIYA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 24.52 as of Jul. 02, 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.

Commonwealth Bank of Australia Business Description

Address 11 Harbour Street, Commonwealth Bank Place South, Level 1, Sydney, NSW, AUS, 2000
Commonwealth Bank is Australia's largest bank with operations spanning Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Its core business is the provision of retail, business, and institutional banking services. The bank has emphasized its focus on banking in recent years with a numbers of asset divestments in wealth management and insurance.