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JBG SMITH Properties (NYSE:JBGS) 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 .
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JBG SMITH Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for JBG SMITH Properties'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.
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JBGS vs CTO, ESRT, GOOD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, JBG SMITH 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.
JBG SMITH Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, JBG SMITH Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where JBG SMITH Properties'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.
JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 28, 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #999999 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry.
Is JBG SMITH Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
JBG SMITH Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #999999 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, JBG SMITH Properties has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does JBG SMITH Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to CTO and ESRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, JBG SMITH Properties ranks #999999 out of 457 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places JBG SMITH Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.16. 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 16.16, based on 457 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 JBG SMITH Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. JBG SMITH 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 JBG SMITH Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $22.12, compared to a current price of $12.08 — trading 45.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. JBG SMITH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 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 JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 28, 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 JBG SMITH Properties (JBGS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, JBG SMITH Properties stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $12.08 is trading 45.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $22.12.
GuruFocus considers JBG SMITH Properties to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for JBGS:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $22.12 vs. price of $12.08 (45.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JBGS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
JBG SMITH Properties is a real estate investment trust based in the United States. It owns, operates, invests in, and develops real estate assets concentrated in amenity-rich, metro-served submarkets in and around Washington, DC. In addition, the company also provides fee-based real estate services to legacy funds through its third-party real estate services business. The operating segments of the company are commercial, multifamily, and third-party real estate services. It generates maximum revenue from the commercial segment.
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