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Croghan Bancshares (OTCPK:CHBH) 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 .
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Croghan Bancshares Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Croghan Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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CHBH vs PNBK, LSBK, SFDL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Croghan Bancshares'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.
Croghan Bancshares Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Croghan Bancshares's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croghan Bancshares'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.
Croghan Bancshares (CHBH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Croghan Bancshares and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Croghan Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry.
Is Croghan Bancshares' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Croghan Bancshares' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Croghan Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Croghan Bancshares has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croghan Bancshares' Forward PE Ratio compare to PNBK and LSBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Croghan Bancshares ranks #999999 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Croghan Bancshares in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.26. 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 11.26, 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. 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 Croghan Bancshares and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croghan Bancshares's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croghan Bancshares stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croghan Bancshares (CHBH) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $61.51, compared to a current price of $68.40 — trading 11.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Croghan Bancshares' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 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 Croghan Bancshares (CHBH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Croghan Bancshares (CHBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croghan Bancshares stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $68.40 is trading 11.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $61.51.
GuruFocus considers Croghan Bancshares to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHBH:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $61.51 vs. price of $68.40 (11.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croghan Bancshares Inc is a financial holding company. The bank offers a diverse range of commercial and retail banking services through its banking centers located in Bellevue, Clyde, Curtice, Fremont, Green Springs, Monroeville, Norwalk, Maumee, Milan, Oak Harbor, Oregon, Port Clinton, and Tiffin, Ohio. Its products are comprised of traditional banking services such as consumer, commercial, agricultural and real estate loans, personal and business checking accounts, savings accounts, time deposit accounts, safe deposit box services, and trust department services. The company operates in one industry segment, the commercial banking industry.
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