BarclaysBCS +0.88%67 Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates BCS with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $17.26 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Banks companies, Barclays ranks better than 66.1% on this metric.
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 .
Barclays Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Barclays Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barclays'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.
Barclays Forward PE Ratio Chart
Barclays Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.29
11.31
9.51
6.61
7.55
9.43
7.36
5.25
4.68
12.74
18.01
Barclays Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
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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
8.29
5.85
7.92
8.91
11.31
10.53
10.02
7.66
9.51
10.98
9.90
7.57
6.61
6.86
7.43
6.47
7.55
4.78
19.69
6.39
9.43
10.14
7.18
7.59
7.36
6.88
5.45
4.92
5.25
4.81
4.69
4.69
4.68
5.60
6.59
6.01
12.74
6.69
7.92
13.98
18.01
13.60
BCS vs JPM, BAC, WFC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Diversified subindustry, Barclays'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.
Barclays Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Barclays's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barclays'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.
Barclays (BCS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.18 as of Jul. 12, 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 Barclays and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #277 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 33.9%.
Is Barclays' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Barclays' current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Barclays' value of 19.18 is 73.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barclays ranks #277 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Barclays has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barclays' Forward PE Ratio compare to JPM and BAC?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Barclays ranks #277 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Barclays in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Barclays' value of 19.18 is 73.1% 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 11.08, based on 817 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. Barclays's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.18 is 73.1% 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 Barclays and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barclays's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barclays stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays (BCS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.26, compared to a current price of $27.48 — trading 59.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 and 73.1% above the Banks industry median of 11.08. Barclays' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 Barclays (BCS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.18 as of Jul. 12, 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 Barclays (BCS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barclays stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $27.48 is trading 59.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $17.26.
GuruFocus considers Barclays to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BCS:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.18
GF Value™: $17.26 vs. price of $27.48 (59.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% above the Banks median (#277 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BCS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barclays is a universal bank headquartered in the United Kingdom. It operates via five principal segments; Barclays UK (retail), UK corporate bank, private bank and wealth management, investment bank, and US consumer bank. In its UK segment, the bank provides current accounts, mortgages, savings and investment management services, credit cards, and business banking services to retail clients and small and medium-size enterprises. The US consumer bank includes a co-branded credit card and unsecured lending business. The investment bank offers global markets, financing, and advisory services.
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