Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) 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 .
Waypoint REIT Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Waypoint REIT Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Waypoint REIT'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.
Waypoint REIT Forward PE Ratio Chart
Waypoint REIT Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.38
17.89
17.42
14.77
15.12
15.50
Waypoint REIT Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.38
17.36
17.89
18.42
17.42
17.36
15.72
14.77
13.16
15.12
15.03
15.50
ASX:WPR vs EQIX, AMT, DLR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, Waypoint REIT'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.
Waypoint REIT Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Waypoint REIT's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Waypoint REIT'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.
Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.18 as of Jul. 06, 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 Waypoint REIT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Waypoint REIT ranks #191 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Waypoint REIT's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Waypoint REIT's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.18. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Waypoint REIT's value of 14.18 is 13% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Waypoint REIT ranks #191 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Waypoint REIT has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Waypoint REIT's Forward PE Ratio compare to EQIX and AMT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Waypoint REIT ranks #191 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Waypoint REIT in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Waypoint REIT's value of 14.18 is 13% 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 16.30, based on 461 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. Waypoint REIT's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.18 is 13% 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 Waypoint REIT and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Waypoint REIT's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Waypoint REIT stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.59, compared to a current price of A$2.44 — trading 5.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.18 and 13% below the REITs industry median of 16.30. Waypoint REIT's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.18 as of Jul. 06, 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 Waypoint REIT (ASX:WPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Waypoint REIT stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.44 is trading 5.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.59.
GuruFocus considers Waypoint REIT to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:WPR:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.18
GF Value™: A$2.59 vs. price of A$2.44 (5.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13% below the REITs median (#191 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:WPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Waypoint REIT owns a AUD 3 billion portfolio of service station properties across Australia. About 80% of the portfolio by value is in capital cities and other major urban areas, with about 10% on highways and a similar proportion in small towns. About 95% of rental income comes from ASX-listed Viva Energy, and 90% of the leases are triple net, where the tenant pays all property outgoings. Management is internal.
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