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Horizon Bancorp (IN)HBNC +0.48%35 Forward PE Ratio is 9.39 as of Aug. 21, 2026. GuruFocus rates HBNC with a GF Score™ of 35/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 817 Banks companies, Horizon Bancorp (IN) ranks better than 69.52% on this metric.
Horizon Bancorp (IN) (NAS:HBNC) 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 .
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Horizon Bancorp (IN)'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.
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Forward PE Ratio Chart
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
11.66
15.90
16.75
10.27
12.30
11.75
9.61
7.81
9.87
9.54
8.66
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Quarterly Data
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2017-09
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2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
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2019-12
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2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
11.66
9.54
11.44
12.05
15.90
15.06
15.15
14.58
16.75
14.16
14.37
12.74
10.27
10.66
10.62
10.68
12.30
6.14
9.92
7.99
11.75
12.48
10.24
9.61
9.61
9.62
8.47
7.58
7.81
6.50
6.46
8.01
9.87
9.43
9.30
9.95
9.54
8.50
8.19
8.15
8.66
7.91
9.74
HBNC vs CCNE, EQBK, ESQ: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Horizon Bancorp (IN)'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.
Horizon Bancorp (IN) Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Horizon Bancorp (IN)'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.
Horizon Bancorp (IN) (HBNC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.39 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 Horizon Bancorp (IN) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Horizon Bancorp (IN) ranks #249 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 30.5%.
Is Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 9.39. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s value of 9.39 is 17% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Horizon Bancorp (IN) ranks #249 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Horizon Bancorp (IN) has a GF Score™ of 35/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to CCNE and EQBK?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Horizon Bancorp (IN) ranks #249 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Horizon Bancorp (IN) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s value of 9.39 is 17% 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 11.31, based on 817 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. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 9.39 is 17% 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 Horizon Bancorp (IN) and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.31 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 9.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Horizon Bancorp (IN) stock overvalued right now?
Horizon Bancorp (IN) (HBNC) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 9.39. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.39 and 17% below the Banks industry median of 11.31. Horizon Bancorp (IN)'s overall GF Score™ is 35/100 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 Horizon Bancorp (IN) (HBNC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.39 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.
Horizon Bancorp (IN) is a United States-based holding company providing banking services. It is engaged in providing commercial and retail banking services, corporate and individual trust and agency services, and other services incident to banking. The company also provides commercial loans, real estate loans, mortgage warehouse loans, consumer loans, and other credit facilities. The company has one principal business segment, commercial banking.
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