Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (PHS:MBT) 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 .
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co 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.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.41
11.12
9.03
10.14
9.12
6.42
5.02
6.40
5.85
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Quarterly Data
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
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
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
14.41
12.17
11.34
9.11
11.12
10.98
9.79
7.72
9.03
5.16
6.18
5.09
10.14
9.03
9.03
7.23
9.12
8.93
8.18
6.10
6.42
6.53
6.22
5.29
5.02
6.27
6.44
7.11
6.40
6.76
6.71
5.92
5.85
5.61
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co'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.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co 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.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (PHS:MBT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.66 as of Jul. 01, 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 Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co ranks #108 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 13.2%.
Is Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.66. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's value of 5.66 is 48.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co ranks #108 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co ranks #108 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's value of 5.66 is 48.5% 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 10.99, 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. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.66 is 48.5% 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 Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (PHS:MBT) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱78.69, compared to a current price of ₱65.00 — trading 17.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.66 and 48.5% below the Banks industry median of 10.99. Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 2 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 Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (PHS:MBT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.66 as of Jul. 01, 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 Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co (PHS:MBT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱65.00 is trading 17.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱78.69.
GuruFocus considers Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:MBT:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.66
GF Value™: ₱78.69 vs. price of ₱65.00 (17.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 48.5% below the Banks median (#108 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:MBT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metropolitan Bank & Trust Co is a Filipino bank that provides a diverse range of banking and collateral services. The company has different segments namely Consumer Banking, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Treasury, Branch Banking and Others. It derives maximum revenue from Corporate Banking. The Group operates in Philippines, Asia other than Philippines, USA and Europe.
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