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Circle Internet GroupCRCL +4.81%40 Forward PE Ratio is 67.94 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates CRCL with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 221 Capital Markets companies, Circle Internet Group ranks worse than 92.31% on this metric.
Circle Internet Group (NYSE:CRCL) 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 .
Circle Internet Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Circle Internet Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Circle Internet 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.
Circle Internet Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Circle Internet Group Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
78.14
Circle Internet Group Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
127.96
136.99
78.14
96.66
CRCL vs FUTU, IREN, EVR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Circle Internet 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.
Circle Internet Group Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Circle Internet Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Circle Internet Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Circle Internet 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.
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 67.94 as of Aug. 05, 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 Circle Internet Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Circle Internet Group ranks #204 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 92.3%.
Is Circle Internet Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Circle Internet Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 67.94. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27. Circle Internet Group's value of 67.94 is 317.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Circle Internet Group ranks #204 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Circle Internet Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Circle Internet Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to FUTU and IREN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Circle Internet Group ranks #204 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Circle Internet Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27. Circle Internet Group's value of 67.94 is 317.6% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.27, based on 221 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. Circle Internet Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 67.94 is 317.6% 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 Circle Internet Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Circle Internet Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 67.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Circle Internet Group stock overvalued right now?
Circle Internet Group (CRCL) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 67.94. The current Forward PE Ratio is 67.94 and 317.6% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.27. Circle Internet Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Circle Internet Group (CRCL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 67.94 as of Aug. 05, 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.
Circle Internet Group Inc is a financial technology firm engaged in digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce, and financial applications. The company's platform is a full-stack, internet financial platform business, organized around three pillars: Arc Blockchain and Developer Infrastructure, Circle Digital Assets and Services, and Circle Applications.
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