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Beazer Homes USAFRA:BE4A 64 Forward PE Ratio is 16.80 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:BE4A with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €24.89 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 11 warning signs investors should review. Among 49 Homebuilding & Construction companies, Beazer Homes USA ranks worse than 71.43% on this metric.
Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) 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 .
Beazer Homes USA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Beazer Homes USA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Beazer Homes USA'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.
Beazer Homes USA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Beazer Homes USA Annual Data
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12.11
18.98
4.45
6.71
2.99
3.93
8.27
4.19
6.51
11.98
Beazer Homes USA Quarterly Data
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2024-03
2024-06
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2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.19
7.32
8.31
12.11
12.95
13.77
10.88
18.98
12.52
129.87
7.24
4.45
8.45
11.31
4.32
6.71
5.28
2.61
2.99
2.84
4.59
3.40
3.93
4.11
2.81
3.83
8.27
8.18
4.19
5.61
6.02
4.66
6.51
6.19
5.79
6.25
11.98
13.42
50.59
21.07
FRA:BE4A vs HOV, LEGH, LGIH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Residential Construction subindustry, Beazer Homes USA'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.
Beazer Homes USA Forward PE Ratio vs Homebuilding & Construction Industry
For the Homebuilding & Construction industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Beazer Homes USA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Beazer Homes USA'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.
Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.80 as of Aug. 25, 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 Beazer Homes USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Beazer Homes USA ranks #35 out of 49 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Beazer Homes USA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Beazer Homes USA's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.80. The Homebuilding & Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.71. Beazer Homes USA's value of 16.80 is 32.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Beazer Homes USA ranks #35 out of 49 companies in the Homebuilding & Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Beazer Homes USA has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Beazer Homes USA's Forward PE Ratio compare to HOV and LEGH?
According to the Homebuilding & Construction industry distribution chart, Beazer Homes USA ranks #35 out of 49 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Beazer Homes USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.71. Beazer Homes USA's value of 16.80 is 32.2% 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 Homebuilding & Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Homebuilding & Construction companies is 12.71, based on 49 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. Beazer Homes USA's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.80 is 32.2% 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 Beazer Homes USA and its competitors. For the Homebuilding & Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Beazer Homes USA's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Beazer Homes USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.89, compared to a current price of €28.00 — trading 12.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.80 and 32.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction industry median of 12.71. Beazer Homes USA's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 11 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.80 as of Aug. 25, 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 Beazer Homes USA (FRA:BE4A) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Beazer Homes USA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €28.00 is trading 12.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.89.
GuruFocus considers Beazer Homes USA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:BE4A:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.80
GF Value™: €24.89 vs. price of €28.00 (12.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 32.2% above the Homebuilding & Construction median (#35 of 49)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:BE4A stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Beazer Homes USA Inc is an construction company that focuses on residential construction. The company specializes in single-family housing and multi-unit building construction in states and metro markets. Beazer Homes builds homes and communities that target first-time, move-up, and luxury homebuyers with an average selling price of roughly $300,000. From a geographic perspective, home sales in the western and eastern United States have been the sources of revenue for the company. Its segments involve: West segment that includes Arizona, California, Nevada, and Texas; East segment that includes Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Tennessee, and Virginia; and Southeast segment which includes Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
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