Saul Centers (NYSE:BFS) 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 .
Saul Centers Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Saul Centers Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers Forward PE Ratio Chart
Saul Centers Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.20
30.93
Saul Centers Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
28.20
25.56
24.19
39.44
30.93
31.71
BFS vs WSR, ALX, PINE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Saul Centers's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Saul Centers'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.
Saul Centers (BFS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 65.70 as of Jul. 01, 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #424 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 91.6%.
Is Saul Centers' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Saul Centers' current Forward PE Ratio is 65.70. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25. Saul Centers' value of 65.70 is 304.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #424 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Saul Centers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Saul Centers' Forward PE Ratio compare to WSR and ALX?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Saul Centers ranks #424 out of 463 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Saul Centers in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25. Saul Centers' value of 65.70 is 304.3% 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.25, based on 463 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. Saul Centers's current Forward PE Ratio of 65.70 is 304.3% 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 Saul Centers and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Saul Centers's current Forward PE Ratio is 65.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Saul Centers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers (BFS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $41.81, compared to a current price of $37.45 — trading 10.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 65.70 and 304.3% above the REITs industry median of 16.25. Saul Centers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Saul Centers (BFS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 65.70 as of Jul. 01, 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 Saul Centers (BFS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Saul Centers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $37.45 is trading 10.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $41.81.
GuruFocus considers Saul Centers to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BFS:
Forward PE Ratio: 65.70
GF Value™: $41.81 vs. price of $37.45 (10.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 304.3% above the REITs median (#424 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BFS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Saul Centers Inc is a self-managed real estate investment trust which invests in, operates and develops retail and commercial properties. The company's portfolio includes community and neighbourhood shopping centres, office properties, and mixed-use properties. Properties are located in the Washington, D.C. and Batlimore metropolitan areas. Saul Centers operates through two business segments: Shopping Centers segment, which contribute the maximum portion of total revenue; and mixed-use properties.Mixed-Use Properties segment include office, retail and multi-family residential use.
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