Bank of America (NYSE:BAC) 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 .
Bank of America Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bank of America Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of America'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.
Bank of America Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bank of America Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.65
13.39
13.30
8.50
11.88
13.91
14.06
8.82
10.27
12.04
12.89
Bank of America Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.65
8.25
9.25
10.06
13.39
13.50
13.70
11.93
13.30
11.99
11.09
10.34
8.50
9.68
10.18
9.53
11.88
7.35
15.46
11.19
13.91
15.80
14.75
13.76
14.06
13.57
9.79
8.06
8.82
8.24
8.31
8.17
10.27
11.71
12.22
10.94
12.04
11.19
12.90
12.22
12.89
10.82
BAC vs WFC, C, BNY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Bank of America'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.
Bank of America Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of America's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of America'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.
Bank of America (BAC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.94 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 Bank of America and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #603 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 73.9%.
Is Bank of America's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bank of America's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Bank of America's value of 12.94 is 17.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #603 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of America has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of America's Forward PE Ratio compare to WFC and C?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of America ranks #603 out of 816 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bank of America in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Bank of America's value of 12.94 is 17.7% 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 10.99, based on 816 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. Bank of America's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.94 is 17.7% 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 Bank of America and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of America's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of America stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America (BAC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $49.94, compared to a current price of $58.30 — trading 16.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94 and 17.7% above the Banks industry median of 10.99. Bank of America's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 Bank of America (BAC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94 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 Bank of America (BAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of America stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $58.30 is trading 16.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $49.94.
GuruFocus considers Bank of America to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BAC:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.94
GF Value™: $49.94 vs. price of $58.30 (16.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.7% above the Banks median (#603 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of America is a formidable financial titan with a $3.5 trillion balance sheet and a cornerstone of the American economy, holding the second-largest deposit market share in the United States. While the firm has maintained its stronghold among middle-market and retail clientele domestically, Bank of America has continued to hold its own on the global stage, as evidenced by its fourth-largest global trading operation and an investment banking division that regularly finishes in the top four in global league tables. The firm is organized across four segments: consumer banking, global wealth and investment management, global banking, and global markets.
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