Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) 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 .
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Forward PE Ratio Chart
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.28
8.39
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.28
6.61
7.73
8.69
8.39
8.48
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC'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.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC 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.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.35 as of Jul. 12, 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 Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC ranks #217 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 26.6%.
Is Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.35. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00. Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's value of 8.35 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC ranks #217 out of 816 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC ranks #217 out of 816 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00. Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's value of 8.35 is 24.1% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.00, based on 816 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. Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.35 is 24.1% 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 Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is د.إ8.06, compared to a current price of د.إ9.40 — trading 16.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.35 and 24.1% below the Banks industry median of 11.00. Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.35 as of Jul. 12, 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 Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC (DFM:CBD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of د.إ9.40 is trading 16.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of د.إ8.06.
GuruFocus considers Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DFM:CBD:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.35
GF Value™: د.إ8.06 vs. price of د.إ9.40 (16.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Banks median (#217 of 816)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DFM:CBD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Commercial Bank of Dubai PSC is a banking firm operating in the United Arab Emirates with four segments: Institutional Banking, Corporate Banking, Personal Banking, and Trading and Other. Institutional Banking provides loans, deposits, trade finance, and e-commerce solutions to institutional clients, including government entities. Corporate Banking serves mid-sized and emerging corporates with loans, working capital, trade finance, and deposits. Personal Banking, which generates maximum revenue, offers accounts, loans, mortgages, and other credit facilities to small businesses and retail clients. Trading and Other manages the Group's balance sheet, investment portfolio, and derivatives for trading and risk management purposes. The Group operates exclusively in the United Arab Emirates.
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