Erste Group Bank AG. (OTCPK:EBKOF) 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 .
Erste Group Bank AG. Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Erste Group Bank AG. Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Erste Group Bank AG.'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.
Erste Group Bank AG. Forward PE Ratio Chart
Erste Group Bank AG. Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.47
10.12
10.82
7.63
8.93
12.50
9.59
6.23
5.58
7.94
11.03
Erste Group Bank AG. Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.47
8.78
8.48
8.52
10.12
11.07
12.61
11.68
10.82
12.24
10.15
9.58
7.63
9.04
8.20
7.89
8.93
5.39
15.82
8.95
12.50
13.07
14.43
9.86
9.59
7.55
5.61
4.59
6.23
5.98
6.61
5.62
5.58
6.71
7.94
9.34
10.43
9.66
11.03
9.44
EBKOF vs PNC, USB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Erste Group Bank AG.'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.
Erste Group Bank AG. Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Erste Group Bank AG.'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Erste Group Bank AG.'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.
Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.88 as of Jun. 30, 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 Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #530 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 64.9%.
Is Erste Group Bank AG.'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.88. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Erste Group Bank AG.'s value of 11.88 is 8.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #530 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Erste Group Bank AG. has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Erste Group Bank AG.'s Forward PE Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Erste Group Bank AG. ranks #530 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Erste Group Bank AG. in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Erste Group Bank AG.'s value of 11.88 is 8.1% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 10.99, based on 817 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. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Forward PE Ratio of 11.88 is 8.1% 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 Erste Group Bank AG. and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Erste Group Bank AG.'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Erste Group Bank AG. stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $76.69, compared to a current price of $132.07 — trading 72.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.88 and 8.1% above the Banks industry median of 10.99. Erste Group Bank AG.'s overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.88 as of Jun. 30, 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 Erste Group Bank AG. (EBKOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Erste Group Bank AG. stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $132.07 is trading 72.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $76.69.
GuruFocus considers Erste Group Bank AG. to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EBKOF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.88
GF Value™: $76.69 vs. price of $132.07 (72.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.1% above the Banks median (#530 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EBKOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Erste Group Bank AG. is an Austria-based financial services provider catering to the needs of individuals, corporates, small businesses, and other enterprises. It offers a complete range of banking and other financial services, such as savings accounts, asset management (including investment funds), consumer credit and mortgage lending, investment banking, securities and derivatives trading, project finance, foreign exchange trading, leasing, factoring, etc. The Group's operating segments are defined according to the core markets in which it operates and include Austria, Central and Eastern Europe, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Central and Eastern Europe segment, which represents its operations in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Hungary, Croatia, and Serbia.
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