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Preferred Bank (NAS:PFBC) 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 .
Preferred Bank Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Preferred Bank Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Preferred Bank'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.
Preferred Bank Forward PE Ratio Chart
Preferred Bank Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
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14.20
18.80
14.64
8.26
11.55
11.11
11.03
7.50
7.30
9.68
9.55
Preferred Bank Quarterly Data
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2019-12
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2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.20
11.26
12.35
13.30
18.80
17.76
17.09
16.75
14.64
14.41
13.59
11.22
8.26
8.61
9.13
9.72
11.55
7.34
8.91
7.11
11.11
12.41
11.52
10.99
11.03
10.91
9.47
7.13
7.50
5.43
5.53
6.10
7.30
7.86
7.71
7.97
9.68
8.65
9.05
9.18
9.55
8.64
PFBC vs HBT, UVSP, OSBC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Preferred Bank'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.
Preferred Bank Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Preferred Bank's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Preferred Bank'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.
Preferred Bank (PFBC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.60 as of Aug. 19, 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 Preferred Bank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Preferred Bank ranks #290 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Preferred Bank's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Preferred Bank's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.45. Preferred Bank's value of 9.60 is 16.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Preferred Bank ranks #290 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Preferred Bank has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Preferred Bank's Forward PE Ratio compare to HBT and UVSP?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Preferred Bank ranks #290 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Preferred Bank in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.45. Preferred Bank's value of 9.60 is 16.2% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.45, based on 817 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. Preferred Bank's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.60 is 16.2% 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 Preferred Bank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Preferred Bank's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Preferred Bank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preferred Bank (PFBC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $90.04, compared to a current price of $103.02 — trading 14.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60 and 16.2% below the Banks industry median of 11.45. Preferred Bank's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 5 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 Preferred Bank (PFBC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.60 as of Aug. 19, 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 Preferred Bank (PFBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Preferred Bank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $103.02 is trading 14.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $90.04.
GuruFocus considers Preferred Bank to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFBC:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.60
GF Value™: $90.04 vs. price of $103.02 (14.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.2% below the Banks median (#290 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Preferred Bank is a commercial bank located in California. Its products and services are divided into Personal Banking, Business Banking, and Commercial Banking, which include Checking accounts, Savings accounts, CDs, Loans and Credit, Electronic banking, and Treasury Management. It provides personalized deposit services, real estate finance, commercial loans, and trade finance credit facilities to small and mid-sized businesses and their owners, entrepreneurs, real estate developers and investors, professionals, and high-net-worth individuals.
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