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EPR Properties (NYSE:EPR) 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 .
EPR Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
EPR Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EPR Properties'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.
EPR Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
EPR Properties Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.23
23.20
31.55
17.89
16.39
16.62
EPR Properties Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-09
2021-12
2022-09
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.58
21.23
8.95
11.66
19.12
23.20
35.84
31.55
14.81
18.35
16.95
17.89
16.08
16.39
17.09
16.39
18.58
19.52
19.54
16.62
16.00
EPR vs FRMI, OUT, RYN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Specialty subindustry, EPR Properties'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.
EPR Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EPR Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EPR Properties'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.
EPR Properties (EPR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.80 as of Jul. 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 EPR Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #282 out of 459 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 61.4%.
Is EPR Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
EPR Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57. EPR Properties' value of 20.80 is 25.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #282 out of 459 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, EPR Properties has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EPR Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to FRMI and OUT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, EPR Properties ranks #282 out of 459 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places EPR Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57. EPR Properties' value of 20.80 is 25.5% 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 16.57, based on 459 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. EPR Properties's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.80 is 25.5% 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 EPR Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. EPR Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EPR Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties (EPR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $51.05, compared to a current price of $63.93 — trading 25.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.80 and 25.5% above the REITs industry median of 16.57. EPR Properties' overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 8 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 EPR Properties (EPR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.80 as of Jul. 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 EPR Properties (EPR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EPR Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.93 is trading 25.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $51.05.
GuruFocus considers EPR Properties to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EPR:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.80
GF Value™: $51.05 vs. price of $63.93 (25.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 25.5% above the REITs median (#282 of 459)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EPR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EPR Properties is a real estate investment trust that focuses on underwriting experiential property investments on key industry and property cash flow criteria, and the credit metrics of tenants and customers. The company invests in two property segments: Experiential, including theaters, family entertainment centers, ski resorts, and other attractions; and Education, including early childhood education centers and private school properties. The company's business is focused on Experiential real estate. The majority of revenue comes from the Experiential sector.
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