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EastGroup Properties (MEX:EGP) 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 .
EastGroup Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
EastGroup Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for EastGroup Properties'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.
EastGroup Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
EastGroup Properties Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
34.98
40.25
EastGroup Properties Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
34.98
37.59
41.37
39.43
40.25
40.69
MEX:EGP vs LINE, CUBE, FR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Industrial subindustry, EastGroup Properties'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.
EastGroup Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, EastGroup Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where EastGroup Properties'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.
EastGroup Properties (MEX:EGP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.89 as of Jul. 18, 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 EastGroup Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, EastGroup Properties ranks #386 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 83.7%.
Is EastGroup Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
EastGroup Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 39.89. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.39. EastGroup Properties' value of 39.89 is 143.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, EastGroup Properties ranks #386 out of 461 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, EastGroup Properties has a GF Score™ of 94/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does EastGroup Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to LINE and CUBE?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, EastGroup Properties ranks #386 out of 461 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places EastGroup Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.39. EastGroup Properties' value of 39.89 is 143.4% 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 16.39, 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. EastGroup Properties's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.89 is 143.4% 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 EastGroup Properties 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. EastGroup Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is EastGroup Properties stock overvalued right now?
EastGroup Properties (MEX:EGP) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 39.89. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,253.86, compared to a current price of MXN3,725.50 — trading 14.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.89 and 143.4% above the REITs industry median of 16.39. EastGroup Properties' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 EastGroup Properties (MEX:EGP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.89 as of Jul. 18, 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 EastGroup Properties (MEX:EGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, EastGroup Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,725.50 is trading 14.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,253.86.
Key valuation signals for MEX:EGP:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.89
GF Value™: MXN3,253.86 vs. price of MXN3,725.50 (14.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 143.4% above the REITs median (#386 of 461)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:EGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
EastGroup Properties Inc is an equity real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the development, acquisition, and operation of industrial properties in Sunbelt markets throughout the United States, predominantly in the states of Florida, Texas, Arizona, California, and North Carolina. The company manages a portfolio of industrial properties. The vast majority of these properties are multi-tenant business distribution buildings that provide large warehousing and office space for customers. The group has one reportable segment, which is industrial properties. The company derives its revenue in the form of rental income.
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