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Great Portland Estates (CHIX:GPEl) 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 .
Great Portland Estates Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Great Portland Estates Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Great Portland Estates'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.
Great Portland Estates Forward PE Ratio Chart
Great Portland Estates Annual Data
Trend
2020-03
2021-03
2022-03
2023-03
2024-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
40.98
34.01
29.59
43.67
88.50
44.34
26.44
Great Portland Estates Semi-Annual Data
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
41.67
40.98
89.29
34.01
46.51
29.59
38.76
43.67
42.74
88.50
51.28
44.34
40.58
26.44
CHIX:GPEL vs BXP, ARE, VNO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Great Portland Estates'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.
Great Portland Estates Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Great Portland Estates's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Great Portland Estates's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Great Portland Estates 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.
Great Portland Estates (CHIX:GPEL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 34.08 as of Jul. 22, 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 Great Portland Estates and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #364 out of 460 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 79.1%.
Is Great Portland Estates' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Great Portland Estates' current Forward PE Ratio is 34.08. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51. Great Portland Estates' value of 34.08 is 106.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #364 out of 460 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Great Portland Estates has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Great Portland Estates' Forward PE Ratio compare to BXP and ARE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Great Portland Estates ranks #364 out of 460 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Great Portland Estates in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51. Great Portland Estates' value of 34.08 is 106.5% 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.51, based on 460 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. Great Portland Estates's current Forward PE Ratio of 34.08 is 106.5% 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 Great Portland Estates and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Great Portland Estates's current Forward PE Ratio is 34.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Great Portland Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Portland Estates (CHIX:GPEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £3.22, compared to a current price of £3.43 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 34.08 and 106.5% above the REITs industry median of 16.51. Great Portland Estates' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Great Portland Estates (CHIX:GPEL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 34.08 as of Jul. 22, 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 Great Portland Estates (CHIX:GPEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Great Portland Estates stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £3.43 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of £3.22.
GuruFocus considers Great Portland Estates to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:GPEL:
Forward PE Ratio: 34.08
GF Value™: £3.22 vs. price of £3.43 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 106.5% above the REITs median (#364 of 460)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:GPEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Great Portland Estates PLC is a United Kingdom-based property investment and development company. The company invests in and develops central London real estate. The company's property portfolio includes 35 Portman Square, Orchard Court, One Chapel Place, 23/24 Newman Street, The Courtyard, Whittington House, 10 South Crescent, Pollen House, 141 Wardour Street, Soho Square Estate, SIX St Andrew Street, The Hickman, City Tower, and others. Its segments include Fully Managed offices, which generate maximum revenue, including joint ventures, and Group Fully Managed offices.
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