PBF EnergyPBF -0.24%53 Forward PE Ratio is 6.24 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates PBF with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of $33.60 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 542 Oil & Gas companies, PBF Energy ranks better than 78.6% on this metric.
PBF Energy (NYSE:PBF) 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 .
PBF Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
PBF Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PBF Energy'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.
PBF Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
PBF Energy Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.02
29.67
12.06
7.36
9.62
30.86
5.44
8.31
13.66
PBF Energy Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.02
6.74
43.29
8.95
29.67
19.46
12.06
7.65
15.11
11.67
7.36
15.13
20.66
6.72
9.62
9.80
30.86
9.56
4.18
6.00
5.44
5.23
4.63
10.81
8.31
9.38
11.95
15.43
39.93
13.66
18.46
PBF vs IEP, DK, PARR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, PBF Energy'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.
PBF Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, PBF Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PBF Energy'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.
PBF Energy (PBF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.24 as of Jul. 12, 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 PBF Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #116 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 21.4%.
Is PBF Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
PBF Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.24. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.81. PBF Energy's value of 6.24 is 42.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #116 out of 542 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, PBF Energy has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PBF Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to IEP and DK?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, PBF Energy ranks #116 out of 542 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places PBF Energy in the top 21% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.81. PBF Energy's value of 6.24 is 42.3% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.81, based on 542 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. PBF Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.24 is 42.3% 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 PBF Energy and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.81 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. PBF Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PBF Energy stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy (PBF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $33.60, compared to a current price of $53.18 — trading 58.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.24 and 42.3% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.81. PBF Energy's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 7 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 PBF Energy (PBF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.24 as of Jul. 12, 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 PBF Energy (PBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PBF Energy stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $53.18 is trading 58.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $33.60.
GuruFocus considers PBF Energy to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PBF:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.24
GF Value™: $33.60 vs. price of $53.18 (58.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 42.3% below the Oil & Gas median (#116 of 542)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PBF Energy Inc is an independent petroleum refiner and supplier of unbranded transportation fuels, heating oil, petrochemical feedstocks, lubricants, and other petroleum products in the United States. The company owns refineries in Delaware, Ohio, New Jersey, California, and Louisiana. The Company operates in two reportable business segments: Refining and Logistics. The Company's oil refineries are all engaged in the refining of crude oil and other feedstocks into petroleum products and are aggregated into the Refining segment. PBFX operates logistics assets such as crude oil and refined products terminals, pipelines, and storage facilities. The Logistics segment consists solely of PBFX's operations.
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