Franklin Street Properties (AMEX:FSP) 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 .
Franklin Street Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Franklin Street Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Franklin Street Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
Franklin Street Properties Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
Forward PE Ratio
105.26
Franklin Street Properties Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2021-03
Forward PE Ratio
142.86
105.26
66.23
303.03
FSP vs CMCT, ONL, NLOP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Franklin Street Properties'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.
Franklin Street Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Franklin Street Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Franklin Street Properties's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Franklin Street Properties 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.
Franklin Street Properties (FSP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 05, 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 Franklin Street Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Franklin Street Properties ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry.
Is Franklin Street Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Franklin Street Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Franklin Street Properties ranks #999999 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Franklin Street Properties has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Franklin Street Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to CMCT and ONL?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Franklin Street Properties ranks #999999 out of 463 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Franklin Street Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.13, based on 463 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. 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 Franklin Street Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Franklin Street Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Franklin Street Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Street Properties (FSP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.47, compared to a current price of $0.52 — trading 64.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Franklin Street Properties' overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 4 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 Franklin Street Properties (FSP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 05, 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 Franklin Street Properties (FSP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Franklin Street Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.52 is trading 64.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.47.
GuruFocus considers Franklin Street Properties to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FSP:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.47 vs. price of $0.52 (64.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FSP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Franklin Street Properties Corp is a real estate investment trust. The company is focused on commercial real estate investments in office markets and currently operate in only one segment: real estate operations. The principal revenue sources for its real estate operations include rental income from real estate leasing, property dispositions and fee income from asset/property management and development. The company provides asset management, property management, property accounting, investor and/or development services to its portfolio and Sponsored REIT through the company's subsidiaries.
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