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Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) 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 .
Associated Banc-Corp Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Associated Banc-Corp Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Associated Banc-Corp'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.
Associated Banc-Corp Forward PE Ratio Chart
Associated Banc-Corp Annual Data
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14.49
17.61
15.48
9.07
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12.08
13.53
8.69
10.42
10.27
9.25
Associated Banc-Corp Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
14.49
12.63
14.04
13.74
17.61
17.51
18.05
15.70
15.48
14.31
14.18
12.21
9.07
9.79
9.78
8.91
11.51
8.41
10.13
8.09
12.08
12.92
12.42
12.30
13.53
13.61
9.61
7.58
8.69
7.31
6.99
8.10
10.42
10.62
10.25
9.03
10.27
8.89
9.29
9.05
9.25
9.23
10.19
FRA:AB5 vs FLG, ABCB, AUB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Associated Banc-Corp'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.
Associated Banc-Corp Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Associated Banc-Corp's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Associated Banc-Corp'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.
Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.25 as of Jul. 27, 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 Associated Banc-Corp and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #345 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Associated Banc-Corp's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Associated Banc-Corp's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.25. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Associated Banc-Corp's value of 10.25 is 9.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #345 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Associated Banc-Corp has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Associated Banc-Corp's Forward PE Ratio compare to FLG and ABCB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Associated Banc-Corp ranks #345 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Associated Banc-Corp in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Associated Banc-Corp's value of 10.25 is 9.3% 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 11.31, based on 818 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. Associated Banc-Corp's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.25 is 9.3% 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 Associated Banc-Corp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Associated Banc-Corp's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Associated Banc-Corp stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.32, compared to a current price of €25.80 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.25 and 9.3% below the Banks industry median of 11.31. Associated Banc-Corp's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.25 as of Jul. 27, 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 Associated Banc-Corp (FRA:AB5) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Associated Banc-Corp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.80 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €25.32.
GuruFocus considers Associated Banc-Corp to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AB5:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.25
GF Value™: €25.32 vs. price of €25.80 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.3% below the Banks median (#345 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AB5 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Associated Banc-Corp is a bank holding company based in the United States of America. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides a broad array of banking and non-banking products and services to individuals and businesses. The group operates in three reportable segments: Corporate and Commercial Specialty; Community, Consumer, and Business; and Risk Management and Shared Services. The majority of its revenue is derived from the Corporate and Commercial Specialty segment, which serves a wide range of customers, including larger businesses, developers, not-for-profits, municipalities, and financial institutions by providing lending and deposit solutions as well as support to deliver, fund, and manage such banking solutions.
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