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American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) 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 .
American Homes 4 Rent Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
American Homes 4 Rent Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for American Homes 4 Rent'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.
American Homes 4 Rent Forward PE Ratio Chart
American Homes 4 Rent Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
54.05
53.03
American Homes 4 Rent Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
38.46
54.05
51.38
49.34
51.13
53.03
54.52
MEX:AMH vs ELS, UDR, CPT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, American Homes 4 Rent'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.
American Homes 4 Rent Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, American Homes 4 Rent's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where American Homes 4 Rent's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
American Homes 4 Rent 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.
American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 48.68 as of Jul. 16, 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 American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #387 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 83.9%.
Is American Homes 4 Rent's Forward PE Ratio too high?
American Homes 4 Rent's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.68. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.33. American Homes 4 Rent's value of 48.68 is 198.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #387 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, American Homes 4 Rent has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does American Homes 4 Rent's Forward PE Ratio compare to ELS and UDR?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, American Homes 4 Rent ranks #387 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places American Homes 4 Rent in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.33. American Homes 4 Rent's value of 48.68 is 198.1% above 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 16.33, 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. American Homes 4 Rent's current Forward PE Ratio of 48.68 is 198.1% above 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 American Homes 4 Rent and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. American Homes 4 Rent's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is American Homes 4 Rent stock overvalued right now?
American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 48.68. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN831.02, compared to a current price of MXN698.98 — trading 15.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 48.68 and 198.1% above the REITs industry median of 16.33. American Homes 4 Rent's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 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 American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 48.68 as of Jul. 16, 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 American Homes 4 Rent (MEX:AMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, American Homes 4 Rent stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN698.98 is trading 15.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN831.02.
Key valuation signals for MEX:AMH:
Forward PE Ratio: 48.68
GF Value™: MXN831.02 vs. price of MXN698.98 (15.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 198.1% above the REITs median (#387 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:AMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
American Homes 4 Rent is a real estate investment trust focused on acquiring, operating, and leasing single-family homes as rental properties throughout the United States. The company's real estate portfolio is largely comprised of single-family properties in urban markets in the Southern and Midwestern regions of the U.S. American Homes 4 Rent's land holdings also represent a sizable percentage of its total assets in terms of value. The company derives the vast majority of its income in the form of rental revenue from single-family properties through short-term or annual leases. The firm's geographical markets include Dallas, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Atlanta, Georgia; and Charlotte, North Carolina in terms of the number of properties in each.
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