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AUB Group (OTCPK:AUBBF) 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 .
AUB Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AUB Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AUB 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.
AUB Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
AUB Group Annual Data
Trend
2021-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
22.42
18.73
AUB Group Semi-Annual Data
2021-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.42
19.77
18.73
19.60
AUBBF vs MRSH, AON, AJG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance Brokers subindustry, AUB 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.
AUB Group Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, AUB Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AUB 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.
AUB Group (AUBBF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.85 as of Jul. 30, 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 AUB Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #181 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 65.8%.
Is AUB Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AUB Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.96. AUB Group's value of 11.85 is 0.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #181 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AUB Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AUB Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to MRSH and AON?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, AUB Group ranks #181 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places AUB Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.96. AUB Group's value of 11.85 is 0.9% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.96, based on 275 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. AUB Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.85 is 0.9% 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 AUB Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.96 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AUB Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AUB Group stock overvalued right now?
AUB Group (AUBBF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.85. The stock's GF Value™ is $29.41, compared to a current price of $16.30 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85 and 0.9% below the Insurance industry median of 11.96. AUB Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 AUB Group (AUBBF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85 as of Jul. 30, 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 AUB Group (AUBBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AUB Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.30 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $29.41.
Key valuation signals for AUBBF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.85
GF Value™: $29.41 vs. price of $16.30 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0.9% below the Insurance median (#181 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AUBBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AUB Group is the second-largest general insurance broker network in Australia and New Zealand. It has an ownership in brokerage businesses that collectively write over AUD 5 billion in premiums. It also owns equity stakes in 35 underwriting agencies. AUB derives revenue from commissions (from insurers, ultimately paid for by AUB's customers), based on gross written premium from agencies it owns, and a share of profits from associates and joint ventures. GWP is split among personal (3%), small to medium enterprises (70%), and corporates (27%).
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