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FWD Group HoldingsFRA:O62 -0.66%30 Forward PE Ratio is 18.74 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:O62 with a GF Score™ of 30/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Insurance companies, FWD Group Holdings ranks worse than 72.73% on this metric.
FWD Group Holdings (FRA:O62) 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 .
FWD Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
FWD Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FWD Group Holdings'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.
FWD Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
FWD Group Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
27.76
FWD Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
27.76
FRA:O62 vs AFL, MET, PRU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Life subindustry, FWD Group Holdings'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.
FWD Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, FWD Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FWD Group Holdings'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.
FWD Group Holdings (FRA:O62) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.74 as of Aug. 21, 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 FWD Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FWD Group Holdings ranks #200 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 72.7%.
Is FWD Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
FWD Group Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.64. FWD Group Holdings' value of 18.74 is 61% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FWD Group Holdings ranks #200 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FWD Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 30/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FWD Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to AFL and MET?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, FWD Group Holdings ranks #200 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places FWD Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.64. FWD Group Holdings' value of 18.74 is 61% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.64, based on 275 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. FWD Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.74 is 61% 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 FWD Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FWD Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FWD Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
FWD Group Holdings (FRA:O62) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 18.74. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74 and 61% above the Insurance industry median of 11.64. FWD Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 30/100 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 FWD Group Holdings (FRA:O62), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.74 as of Aug. 21, 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.
FWD Group Holdings Ltd is a holding company. The Company and its subsidiaries are principally engaged in the provision of products and services focusing on life insurance, general insurance, and investment services (the Insurance Business). The operating segments of the company are each of the geographical markets in which the Operating Group operates, which are Hong Kong, Thailand, Japan, Emerging Markets & Corporate, and Others.
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