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National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) 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 .
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Forward PE Ratio Chart
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.89
12.90
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.89
14.14
14.17
13.46
12.90
12.56
BAH:NBB vs PNC, USB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, National Bank of Bahrain BSC'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.
National Bank of Bahrain BSC Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
National Bank of Bahrain BSC 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.
National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.44 as of Aug. 07, 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #617 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 75.4%.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.49. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 13.44 is 17% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #617 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, National Bank of Bahrain BSC has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does National Bank of Bahrain BSC's Forward PE Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, National Bank of Bahrain BSC ranks #617 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places National Bank of Bahrain BSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.49. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's value of 13.44 is 17% 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 11.49, 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. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.44 is 17% 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BHD0.56, compared to a current price of BHD0.53 — trading 6.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.44 and 17% above the Banks industry median of 11.49. National Bank of Bahrain BSC's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.44 as of Aug. 07, 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 National Bank of Bahrain BSC (BAH:NBB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, National Bank of Bahrain BSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BHD0.53 is trading 6.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of BHD0.56.
GuruFocus considers National Bank of Bahrain BSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for BAH:NBB:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.44
GF Value™: BHD0.56 vs. price of BHD0.53 (6.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17% above the Banks median (#617 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BAH:NBB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
National Bank of Bahrain BSC is a commercial banking service provider in Bahrain. The company's operating segments include Retail Banking, Corporate & Commercial Banking, Overseas Branches and Market & Client Solutions. The consumer banking and business banking related SBUs in Bahrain provide various banking products and services to the Group's customers. The SBUs are differentiated based on their respective customer segments. Retail Banking caters to individuals and non-borrowing SMEs, while Corporate & Commercial Banking caters to governments, corporates, commercial enterprises and borrowing SMEs.
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