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United Bank (KAR:UBL) 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 .
United Bank Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
United Bank Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for United Bank'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.
United Bank Forward PE Ratio Chart
United Bank Annual Data
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2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
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2022-12
2023-12
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Forward PE Ratio
6.24
5.90
6.17
5.13
3.91
3.35
6.28
8.70
United Bank Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
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
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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
8.27
7.69
6.51
6.24
6.74
6.91
4.79
5.90
3.26
5.05
5.96
6.17
5.68
6.14
5.01
5.13
4.65
3.31
4.36
3.91
3.14
2.59
3.10
3.35
3.32
4.96
5.47
6.28
6.91
2.92
8.31
8.70
6.92
8.65
United Bank Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, United Bank'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.
United Bank Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, United Bank's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Bank'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.
United Bank (KAR:UBL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.19 as of Aug. 11, 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 United Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #203 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 24.8%.
Is United Bank's Forward PE Ratio too high?
United Bank's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.19. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.39. United Bank's value of 8.19 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Bank ranks #203 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Bank has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Bank's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, United Bank ranks #203 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places United Bank in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.39. United Bank's value of 8.19 is 28.1% 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 11.39, based on 818 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. United Bank's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.19 is 28.1% 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 United Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Bank's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank (KAR:UBL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨398.79, compared to a current price of ₨473.16 — trading 18.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.19 and 28.1% below the Banks industry median of 11.39. United Bank's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 2 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 United Bank (KAR:UBL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.19 as of Aug. 11, 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 United Bank (KAR:UBL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨473.16 is trading 18.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨398.79.
GuruFocus considers United Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:UBL:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.19
GF Value™: ₨398.79 vs. price of ₨473.16 (18.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the Banks median (#203 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:UBL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Bank Ltd is a commercial banking company. The company's operating segment includes Corporate/Commercial Banking, Treasury, Branch Banking, Islamic Banking, International Branch Operations, and Others. It generates maximum revenue from the Branch Banking segment. The Branch Banking segment includes deposits, lending, and banking services to private individuals and small businesses, including credit cards and branchless banking. Geographically, it derives the majority of its revenue from Pakistan and also has a presence in the Middle East and Export Processing Zones.
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