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RenaissanceRe Holdings (FRA:RRJ) 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 .
RenaissanceRe Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
RenaissanceRe Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RenaissanceRe 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.
RenaissanceRe Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
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RenaissanceRe Holdings Quarterly Data
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11.42
12.56
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11.63
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7.47
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FRA:RRJ vs EG, RGA, HG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, RenaissanceRe 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.
RenaissanceRe Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, RenaissanceRe Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RenaissanceRe Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
RenaissanceRe 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.
RenaissanceRe Holdings (FRA:RRJ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.65 as of Aug. 06, 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 RenaissanceRe Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RenaissanceRe Holdings ranks #44 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 16%.
Is RenaissanceRe Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
RenaissanceRe Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99. RenaissanceRe Holdings' value of 7.65 is 36.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RenaissanceRe Holdings ranks #44 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RenaissanceRe Holdings has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RenaissanceRe Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to EG and RGA?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, RenaissanceRe Holdings ranks #44 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places RenaissanceRe Holdings in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99. RenaissanceRe Holdings' value of 7.65 is 36.2% 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 an Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.99, 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. RenaissanceRe Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.65 is 36.2% 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 RenaissanceRe Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RenaissanceRe Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RenaissanceRe Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RenaissanceRe Holdings (FRA:RRJ) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €238.38, compared to a current price of €277.40 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65 and 36.2% below the Insurance industry median of 11.99. RenaissanceRe Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 6 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 RenaissanceRe Holdings (FRA:RRJ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.65 as of Aug. 06, 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 RenaissanceRe Holdings (FRA:RRJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RenaissanceRe Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €277.40 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €238.38.
GuruFocus considers RenaissanceRe Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RRJ:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.65
GF Value™: €238.38 vs. price of €277.40 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.2% below the Insurance median (#44 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RRJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RenaissanceRe Holdings Ltd provides reinsurance and insurance solutions and related services. The company's core products include property, casualty and specialty reinsurance. Revenue is derived from three sources: net premiums earned from the insurance and insurance products sold; net investment income from the investment of capital funds and cash; and other income from the company's joint ventures, advisory services, and other items. The reportable segments of the company are the Property segment which includes catastrophe and other property reinsurance, and the Casualty and Specialty segment which is comprised of casualty and specialty reinsurance. It derives a majority of its revenue from the Casualty and specialty segment.
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