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LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLl) 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 .
LSL Property Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
LSL Property Services Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
LSL Property Services Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.76
11.73
8.91
LSL Property Services Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.53
17.76
17.33
11.73
12.60
8.91
CHIX:LSLL vs CBRE, BEKE, JLL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, LSL Property Services'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.
LSL Property Services Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, LSL Property Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where LSL Property Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
LSL Property Services 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.
LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 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 LSL Property Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #191 out of 542 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 35.2%.
Is LSL Property Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
LSL Property Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55. LSL Property Services' value of 8.77 is 24% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #191 out of 542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, LSL Property Services has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does LSL Property Services' Forward PE Ratio compare to CBRE and BEKE?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, LSL Property Services ranks #191 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts LSL Property Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55. LSL Property Services' value of 8.77 is 24% below 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.55, based on 542 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. LSL Property Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 is 24% below 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 LSL Property Services and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. LSL Property Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is LSL Property Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.84, compared to a current price of £2.42 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 and 24% below the Real Estate industry median of 11.55. LSL Property Services' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 2 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 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 LSL Property Services (CHIX:LSLL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, LSL Property Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £2.42 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £2.84.
GuruFocus considers LSL Property Services to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:LSLL:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.77
GF Value™: £2.84 vs. price of £2.42 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24% below the Real Estate median (#191 of 542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:LSLL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
LSL Property Services PLC provides residential property services to consumers. The Estate Agency Franchising segment provides services related to the sale and letting of residential properties, Financial Services segment reflects the Financial Services income generated from the Estate Agency segment. The Surveying and Valuation Services segment provides valuations and professional survey services for residential properties. Some of the company's offerings include residential sales, lettings, surveying, conveyancing, and advice on mortgages and non-investment insurance products. Geographically all the business is operated in the UK and it derives the majority of its revenue from the Surveying and Valuation segment.
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