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Bank of Ireland Group (OTCPK:BKRIY) 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 Ireland Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bank of Ireland Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bank of Ireland 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.
Bank of Ireland Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bank of Ireland Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.36
7.69
15.36
7.89
9.38
4.79
6.13
10.63
Bank of Ireland Group Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.26
7.36
7.66
7.69
9.23
15.36
9.83
7.89
10.13
9.38
6.43
4.79
6.37
6.13
9.08
10.63
BKRIY vs PNC, USB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Bank of Ireland 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.
Bank of Ireland Group Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Bank of Ireland Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bank of Ireland Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Bank of Ireland Group 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.
Bank of Ireland Group (BKRIY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.93 as of Jul. 26, 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 Ireland Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bank of Ireland Group ranks #502 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is Bank of Ireland Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bank of Ireland Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.93. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Bank of Ireland Group's value of 11.93 is 5.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bank of Ireland Group ranks #502 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bank of Ireland Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bank of Ireland Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Bank of Ireland Group ranks #502 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bank of Ireland Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Bank of Ireland Group's value of 11.93 is 5.5% 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 11.31, 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. Bank of Ireland Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.93 is 5.5% 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 Ireland Group and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bank of Ireland Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bank of Ireland Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Ireland Group (BKRIY) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $12.63, compared to a current price of $20.92 — trading 65.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.93 and 5.5% above the Banks industry median of 11.31. Bank of Ireland Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Bank of Ireland Group (BKRIY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.93 as of Jul. 26, 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 Ireland Group (BKRIY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bank of Ireland Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $20.92 is trading 65.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $12.63.
GuruFocus considers Bank of Ireland Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BKRIY:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.93
GF Value™: $12.63 vs. price of $20.92 (65.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5.5% above the Banks median (#502 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BKRIY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bank of Ireland Group PLC is an Irish financial services group operating mostly in Ireland and the United Kingdom. Services include mortgages, business, and corporate lending, term loans, leasing, foreign exchange, life assurance, and pension products, among others. The bank's trading divisions include Retail Ireland, Wealth and Insurance, Retail UK, Corporate and Commercial , and Group Centre. The bank generates the majority of its revenue from Retail Ireland and serves consumer and business customers across a broad range of segments and sectors. Revenue is also derived from fees for a range of banking and transaction services. The bank has access to distribution in the United Kingdom via its relationship as a financial services partner with the nation's post office.
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