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Longfor Group Holdings (FRA:RLF) 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 .
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Longfor 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.
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Longfor Group Holdings Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
5.79
7.40
9.54
9.72
7.70
4.58
2.97
6.27
10.61
Longfor Group Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2017-06
2017-12
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2019-12
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2022-06
2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
6.27
5.79
8.03
7.40
9.42
9.54
11.06
9.72
10.36
7.70
6.81
4.58
4.51
2.97
4.53
6.27
9.93
10.61
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Longfor 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.
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Longfor Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Longfor Group Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Longfor Group Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Longfor Group Holdings (FRA:RLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 30.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 Longfor Group Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Longfor Group Holdings ranks #487 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 90.2%.
Is Longfor Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Longfor Group Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 30.00. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. Longfor Group Holdings' value of 30.00 is 156.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Longfor Group Holdings ranks #487 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Longfor Group Holdings has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Longfor Group Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Longfor Group Holdings ranks #487 out of 540 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Longfor Group Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. Longfor Group Holdings' value of 30.00 is 156.7% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.69, based on 540 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. Longfor Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 30.00 is 156.7% 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 Longfor Group Holdings and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Longfor Group Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Longfor Group Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longfor Group Holdings (FRA:RLF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.67, compared to a current price of €0.72 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 30.00 and 156.7% above the Real Estate industry median of 11.69. Longfor Group Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 8 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 Longfor Group Holdings (FRA:RLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 30.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 Longfor Group Holdings (FRA:RLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Longfor Group Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.72 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.67.
GuruFocus considers Longfor Group Holdings to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 30.00
GF Value™: €0.67 vs. price of €0.72 (7.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 156.7% above the Real Estate median (#487 of 540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longfor Group Holdings, or Longfor, is a non-state-owned real estate developer in China with contracted sales value placing it among the top 10 of all China's developers. The company focuses on developing high quality residential projects, as well as operating shopping malls and rental apartments in China's wealthier cities. Property development represents the majority of Longfor's revenue and gross profit, while income from commercial properties, property management and project management services have been growing fast. As at end-2025, Wu Yajun remained the largest shareholder with an over 43% equity interest, while her ex-husband Cai Kui has a 23% stake.
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