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Douglas Elliman (FRA:8OT) 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 .
Douglas Elliman Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Douglas Elliman Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Douglas Elliman'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.
Douglas Elliman Forward PE Ratio Chart
Douglas Elliman Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.79
Douglas Elliman Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.79
15.77
21.89
FRA:8OT vs CHCI, SRG, CNXX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, Douglas Elliman'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.
Douglas Elliman Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Douglas Elliman's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Douglas Elliman'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.
Douglas Elliman (FRA:8OT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.98 as of Aug. 02, 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 Douglas Elliman and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #381 out of 542 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Douglas Elliman's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Douglas Elliman's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.98. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.74. Douglas Elliman's value of 25.98 is 121.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #381 out of 542 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Douglas Elliman has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Douglas Elliman's Forward PE Ratio compare to CHCI and SRG?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Douglas Elliman ranks #381 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Douglas Elliman in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.74. Douglas Elliman's value of 25.98 is 121.3% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.74, based on 542 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. Douglas Elliman's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.98 is 121.3% 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 Douglas Elliman and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Douglas Elliman's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.98. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Douglas Elliman stock overvalued right now?
Douglas Elliman (FRA:8OT) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 25.98. The stock's GF Value™ is €1.64, compared to a current price of €1.40 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.98 and 121.3% above the Real Estate industry median of 11.74. Douglas Elliman's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 4 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 Douglas Elliman (FRA:8OT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.98 as of Aug. 02, 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 Douglas Elliman (FRA:8OT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Douglas Elliman stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €1.40 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €1.64.
Key valuation signals for FRA:8OT:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.98
GF Value™: €1.64 vs. price of €1.40 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 121.3% above the Real Estate median (#381 of 542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:8OT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Douglas Elliman Inc is engaged in the real estate services business and seeks to acquire or invest in additional real estate services businesses. The Company also offers, through its subsidiaries and ventures, development marketing services and ancillary services, including mortgage, title, and escrow services. It generates revenue from commissions and other brokerage income, property management, and other ancillary services.
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