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China Banking (PHS:CBC) 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 .
China Banking Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Banking Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Banking'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.
China Banking Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Banking Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.82
China Banking Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.82
8.46
6.34
5.73
China Banking Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, China Banking'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.
China Banking Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, China Banking's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Banking'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.
China Banking (PHS:CBC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.97 as of Jul. 14, 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 China Banking and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Banking ranks #66 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is China Banking's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Banking's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.97. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. China Banking's value of 4.97 is 55.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Banking ranks #66 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Banking has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Banking's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, China Banking ranks #66 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Banking in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. China Banking's value of 4.97 is 55.3% 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 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. China Banking's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.97 is 55.3% 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 China Banking 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. China Banking's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Banking stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Banking (PHS:CBC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱58.44, compared to a current price of ₱56.55 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.97 and 55.3% below the Banks industry median of 11.12. China Banking's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 China Banking (PHS:CBC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.97 as of Jul. 14, 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 China Banking (PHS:CBC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Banking stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱56.55 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱58.44.
GuruFocus considers China Banking to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:CBC:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.97
GF Value™: ₱58.44 vs. price of ₱56.55 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.3% below the Banks median (#66 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:CBC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Banking Corp is a commercial bank engaged in corporate and SME lending, retail loans including mortgage and auto loans, treasury and foreign exchange trading, trust and investment management, wealth management, cash management, and insurance products. The group's five business segments, namely, Institutional Banking, Consumer Banking, Retail Banking Business, Financial Markets, and Others, which include credit management, thrift banking business, operations and financial control, and other support services. The majority of the company's revenue comes from the Retail Banking Business.
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