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Retail Estates (LTS:0FSO) 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 .
Retail Estates Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Retail Estates Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Retail Estates'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.
Retail Estates Forward PE Ratio Chart
Retail Estates Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
18.08
16.58
15.46
13.64
7.14
10.53
12.56
12.53
12.03
11.33
11.30
Retail Estates Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
18.08
18.80
16.58
15.87
15.46
13.64
14.41
7.14
9.99
10.53
11.53
12.56
12.74
12.53
12.53
12.03
11.68
11.33
11.45
11.30
LTS:0FSO vs SPG, O, KIM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Retail subindustry, Retail Estates'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.
Retail Estates Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Retail Estates's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Retail Estates'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.
Retail Estates (LTS:0FSO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Retail Estates and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Retail Estates ranks #109 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 23.6%.
Is Retail Estates' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Retail Estates' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.78. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.39. Retail Estates' value of 11.78 is 28.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Retail Estates ranks #109 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Retail Estates has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Retail Estates' Forward PE Ratio compare to SPG and O?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Retail Estates ranks #109 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Retail Estates in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.39. Retail Estates' value of 11.78 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.39, based on 461 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. Retail Estates's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.78 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 Retail Estates and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Retail Estates's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Retail Estates stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Estates (LTS:0FSO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €67.66, compared to a current price of €72.10 — trading 6.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.78 and 28.1% below the REITs industry median of 16.39. Retail Estates' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Retail Estates (LTS:0FSO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.78 as of Jul. 17, 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 Retail Estates (LTS:0FSO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Retail Estates stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €72.10 is trading 6.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €67.66.
GuruFocus considers Retail Estates to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for LTS:0FSO:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.78
GF Value™: €67.66 vs. price of €72.10 (6.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.1% below the REITs median (#109 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0FSO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Retail Estates SA is a real estate investment trust that invests mainly in retail properties. It is a niche player specialised in making out-of town retail properties located on the periphery of residential areas or along main access roads to urban centres available to users. It has distinguished between two geographical segments: Belgium and the Netherlands. The majority of revenue comes from Belgium.
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