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Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) 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 .
Alexander & Baldwin Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Alexander & Baldwin Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alexander & Baldwin'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.
Alexander & Baldwin Forward PE Ratio Chart
Alexander & Baldwin Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.65
29.04
30.00
Alexander & Baldwin Quarterly Data
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.65
30.67
24.27
22.22
29.04
25.73
25.04
26.80
30.00
FRA:ABU vs ALX, CBL, GTY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Alexander & Baldwin'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.
Alexander & Baldwin Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Alexander & Baldwin's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alexander & Baldwin'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.
Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 31.39 as of Jul. 29, 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 Alexander & Baldwin and its competitors.
Is Alexander & Baldwin's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Alexander & Baldwin's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.39. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.70. Alexander & Baldwin's value of 31.39 is 88% above this industry median. Overall, Alexander & Baldwin has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alexander & Baldwin's Forward PE Ratio compare to ALX and CBL?
Alexander & Baldwin's Forward PE Ratio of 31.39 can be compared against companies in the REITs industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.70. Alexander & Baldwin's value of 31.39 is 88% 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 16.70, 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. Alexander & Baldwin's current Forward PE Ratio of 31.39 is 88% 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 Alexander & Baldwin and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alexander & Baldwin's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alexander & Baldwin stock overvalued right now?
Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 31.39. The stock's GF Value™ is €13.88, compared to a current price of €17.80 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 31.39 and 88% above the REITs industry median of 16.70. Alexander & Baldwin's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 10 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 Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 31.39 as of Jul. 29, 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 Alexander & Baldwin (FRA:ABU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alexander & Baldwin stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.80 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €13.88.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ABU:
Forward PE Ratio: 31.39
GF Value™: €13.88 vs. price of €17.80 (28.2% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ABU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alexander & Baldwin Inc is a Hawaii commercial real estate company. The group owns, operates, and manages a million square feet of retail, industrial, and office space in Hawaii. It is a real estate investment trust (REIT) and the owner of grocery and drug-anchored retail centers in the state. It functions through two segments, namely Commercial Real Estate and Land Operations. The Commercial Real Estate segment owns and manages retail, industrial spaces, and also urban ground leases in Hawaii, thereby accounting for a majority of the company's revenue. The Land Operations segment actively manages the company's land and real estate-related assets and makes optimum utilization of these assets. Geographically, the activities are carried out across the United States.
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