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Banc of California (FRA:FPB) 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 .
Banc of California Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Banc of California Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Banc of California'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.
Banc of California Forward PE Ratio Chart
Banc of California Annual Data
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11.52
8.16
17.42
11.45
21.23
18.94
10.94
8.24
7.71
12.19
11.25
Banc of California Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
11.52
8.55
12.17
8.89
8.16
9.92
17.95
15.70
17.42
40.49
33.11
16.08
11.45
13.33
17.01
16.03
21.23
12.66
15.15
13.99
18.94
15.02
14.20
10.54
10.94
11.95
10.46
7.63
8.24
7.36
8.31
6.86
7.71
9.04
8.98
11.44
12.19
11.37
11.36
9.96
11.25
10.37
FRA:FPB vs BOH, SBCF, TOWN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banc of California'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.
Banc of California Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banc of California's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banc of California'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.
Banc of California (FRA:FPB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.07 as of Jul. 16, 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 Banc of California and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Banc of California ranks #546 out of 819 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 66.7%.
Is Banc of California's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Banc of California's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Banc of California's value of 11.07 is 0.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banc of California ranks #546 out of 819 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Banc of California has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banc of California's Forward PE Ratio compare to BOH and SBCF?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banc of California ranks #546 out of 819 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Banc of California in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Banc of California's value of 11.07 is 0.6% 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 11.14, based on 819 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. Banc of California's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.07 is 0.6% 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 Banc of California and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banc of California's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banc of California stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banc of California (FRA:FPB) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.14, compared to a current price of €17.76 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07 and 0.6% below the Banks industry median of 11.14. Banc of California's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 Banc of California (FRA:FPB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07 as of Jul. 16, 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 Banc of California (FRA:FPB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banc of California stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €17.76 is trading 10% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.14.
GuruFocus considers Banc of California to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FPB:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.07
GF Value™: €16.14 vs. price of €17.76 (10% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.6% below the Banks median (#546 of 819)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FPB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banc of California Inc is a financial holding company. It offers banking and financial services. Its services include banking services, lending services, and private banking services. Its deposit and banking product and service offerings include checking, savings, money market, certificates of deposit, and retirement accounts. Lending activities are focused on providing financing to California's diverse private businesses, entrepreneurs, and communities, and loans are often secured by California commercial and residential real estate. The company has one reportable segment named Commercial banking.
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