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First Trust Mortgageome Fund (NYSE:FMY) 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 .
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First Trust Mortgageome Fund 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.
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FMY vs OFS, SDEV, MGLD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, First Trust Mortgageome Fund'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.
First Trust Mortgageome Fund Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
First Trust Mortgageome Fund 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.
First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 07, 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #999999 out of 329 companies in the Asset Management industry.
Is First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Forward PE Ratio too high?
First Trust Mortgageome Fund's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #999999 out of 329 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, First Trust Mortgageome Fund has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does First Trust Mortgageome Fund's Forward PE Ratio compare to OFS and SDEV?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, First Trust Mortgageome Fund ranks #999999 out of 329 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places First Trust Mortgageome Fund in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.60. 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.60, based on 329 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. 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. First Trust Mortgageome Fund's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is First Trust Mortgageome Fund stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.71, compared to a current price of $11.43 — trading 2.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. First Trust Mortgageome Fund's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 5 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 07, 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 First Trust Mortgageome Fund (FMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, First Trust Mortgageome Fund stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $11.43 is trading 2.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $11.71.
GuruFocus considers First Trust Mortgageome Fund to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FMY:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $11.71 vs. price of $11.43 (2.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
First Trust Mortgage Income Fund is a United States-based diversified, closed-end management investment company. The fund's primary investment objective is to seek a high level of current income. Its secondary investment objective is to preserve capital. The fund pursues its objectives by investing predominantly in mortgage-backed securities representing part ownership in a pool of either residential or commercial mortgage loans that, in the opinion of the Fund's investment advisor, offer an attractive combination of credit quality, yield, and maturity.
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