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CTO Realty Growth (NYSE:CTO) 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 .
CTO Realty Growth Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CTO Realty Growth Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTO Realty Growth'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.
CTO Realty Growth Forward PE Ratio Chart
CTO Realty Growth Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.18
123.46
176.36
163.45
CTO Realty Growth Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-12
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2024-06
2024-12
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.18
12.80
19.57
123.46
112.36
71.94
285.71
116.28
176.36
228.00
163.45
132.12
CTO vs GOOD, JBGS, ESRT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, CTO Realty Growth'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.
CTO Realty Growth Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, CTO Realty Growth's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTO Realty Growth'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.
CTO Realty Growth (CTO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 48.33 as of Jul. 15, 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 CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #404 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 87.6%.
Is CTO Realty Growth's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CTO Realty Growth's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.33. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.38. CTO Realty Growth's value of 48.33 is 195.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #404 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CTO Realty Growth has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTO Realty Growth's Forward PE Ratio compare to GOOD and JBGS?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, CTO Realty Growth ranks #404 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CTO Realty Growth in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.38. CTO Realty Growth's value of 48.33 is 195.1% 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 16.38, based on 461 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. CTO Realty Growth's current Forward PE Ratio of 48.33 is 195.1% 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 CTO Realty Growth and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTO Realty Growth's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTO Realty Growth stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth (CTO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.69, compared to a current price of $21.75 — trading 16.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 48.33 and 195.1% above the REITs industry median of 16.38. CTO Realty Growth's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 12 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 48.33 as of Jul. 15, 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 CTO Realty Growth (CTO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTO Realty Growth stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $21.75 is trading 16.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.69.
GuruFocus considers CTO Realty Growth to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTO:
Forward PE Ratio: 48.33
GF Value™: $18.69 vs. price of $21.75 (16.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 195.1% above the REITs median (#404 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTO Realty Growth Inc is a real estate investment trust company, that owns income properties in diversified markets in the United States. The company operates in four primary business segments: Income properties, management services, commercial loans and investments, and real estate operations. It derives maximum revenue from Income Properties.
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