Link Real Estate Investment Trust (OTCPK:LKREF) 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 .
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Link Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Annual Data
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2016-03
2017-03
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
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Forward PE Ratio
22.73
21.69
26.25
31.75
22.17
22.57
21.32
17.79
12.97
13.17
13.79
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Semi-Annual Data
2016-03
2016-09
2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.73
25.84
21.69
25.32
26.25
27.62
31.75
30.03
22.17
22.22
22.57
21.46
21.32
17.99
17.79
13.42
12.97
16.29
13.17
14.20
13.79
LKREF vs SPG, O, KIM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Link Real Estate Investment Trust'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.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust 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.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.95 as of Jul. 02, 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 44.7%.
Is Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.18. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 13.95 is 13.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 463 companies in the REITs industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Link Real Estate Investment Trust has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Link Real Estate Investment Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Link Real Estate Investment Trust ranks #207 out of 463 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Link Real Estate Investment Trust in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.18. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's value of 13.95 is 13.8% 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 16.18, 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. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.95 is 13.8% 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.54, compared to a current price of $4.45 — trading 2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.95 and 13.8% below the REITs industry median of 16.18. Link Real Estate Investment Trust's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.95 as of Jul. 02, 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 Link Real Estate Investment Trust (LKREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Link Real Estate Investment Trust stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.45 is trading 2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.54.
GuruFocus considers Link Real Estate Investment Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LKREF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.95
GF Value™: $4.54 vs. price of $4.45 (2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% below the REITs median (#207 of 463)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LKREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Link Real Estate Investment Trust Business Description
Link REIT is Asia's largest REIT, listed in 2005 to privatize retail assets held by the Hong Kong Housing Authority. It owns 154 properties and around 57,000 car park spaces. It expanded its investment mandate in 2014 to allow overseas acquisitions, and has since acquired retail, office, and logistics properties in China, as well as an office development project in Hong Kong. Link also expanded its footprint to Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Singapore.
67GF Score
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