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SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) 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 .
SAorate Real Estate Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SAorate Real Estate Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SAorate Real Estate'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.
SAorate Real Estate Forward PE Ratio Chart
SAorate Real Estate Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.79
10.61
12.10
SAorate Real Estate Semi-Annual Data
2017-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.79
10.61
10.91
12.10
JSE:SAC vs VICI, WPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Diversified subindustry, SAorate Real Estate'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.
SAorate Real Estate Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, SAorate Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SAorate Real Estate'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.
SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.29 as of Jul. 30, 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 SAorate Real Estate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #112 out of 459 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is SAorate Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SAorate Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.29. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57. SAorate Real Estate's value of 11.29 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #112 out of 459 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SAorate Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SAorate Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio compare to VICI and WPC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, SAorate Real Estate ranks #112 out of 459 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SAorate Real Estate in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57. SAorate Real Estate's value of 11.29 is 31.9% 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.57, based on 459 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. SAorate Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.29 is 31.9% 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 SAorate Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SAorate Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.29. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SAorate Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R2.26, compared to a current price of R3.53 — trading 56.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.29 and 31.9% below the REITs industry median of 16.57. SAorate Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 9 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.29 as of Jul. 30, 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 SAorate Real Estate (JSE:SAC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SAorate Real Estate stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R3.53 is trading 56.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R2.26.
GuruFocus considers SAorate Real Estate to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for JSE:SAC:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.29
GF Value™: R2.26 vs. price of R3.53 (56.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the REITs median (#112 of 459)
No single metric tells the full story. See the JSE:SAC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SA Corporate Real Estate Ltd is a real estate investment trust. The company's portfolio includes mostly industrial and retail properties, with the remainder of inner-city residential and commercial assets. The properties are mainly located in the metropolitan centres of South Africa, with more than half located in Gauteng, approximately one-third in KwaZulu-Natal, and the others in Western Cape and other regions. The company's tenants consist of large national tenants, government tenants and franchisees. Its reportable segments are Retail, Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and Corporate. The company generates the maximum of its revenue from the Residential segment.
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