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Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) (NAS:PEBO) 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 .
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) 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.
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Forward PE Ratio Chart
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.92
18.98
14.79
10.28
12.29
14.18
10.10
9.28
10.25
9.07
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.92
11.48
13.53
14.31
18.98
17.15
16.53
15.70
14.79
16.37
14.56
12.32
10.28
11.00
11.34
10.72
12.29
8.14
15.82
10.58
14.18
15.24
10.37
10.10
9.87
8.54
7.33
7.05
9.28
8.05
8.67
9.00
10.25
9.28
9.82
9.16
9.07
9.49
PEBO vs WABC, AMAL, TMP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'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.
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) 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.
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) (PEBO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) ranks #419 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s value of 11.14 is 0.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) ranks #419 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to WABC and AMAL?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) ranks #419 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s value of 11.14 is 0.2% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.12, based on 818 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. Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 11.14 is 0.2% 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 Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) (PEBO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.46, compared to a current price of $38.22 — trading 21.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 and 0.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.12. Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH)'s overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) (PEBO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 as of Jul. 15, 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 Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) (PEBO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $38.22 is trading 21.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.46.
GuruFocus considers Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PEBO:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.14
GF Value™: $31.46 vs. price of $38.22 (21.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0.2% above the Banks median (#419 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEBO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Peoples Bancorp (Marietta OH) Business Description
Peoples Bancorp Inc (Marietta OH) is a financial holding company. As a community bank, it offers a complete line of banking, insurance, investment, and trust solutions through its financial subsidiaries. It offers demand deposit accounts, savings accounts, real estate mortgage loans, merchant credit card transaction processing services, corporate and personal trust services, life, health, property, and casualty insurance products, and brokerage services. The bank also offers telephone and internet-based banking through both personal computers and mobile devices.
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