RHB Bank Bhd (OTCPK:RHBAF) 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 .
RHB Bank Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
RHB Bank Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RHB Bank Bhd'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.
RHB Bank Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
RHB Bank Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.68
7.48
6.52
RHB Bank Bhd Quarterly Data
2019-09
2020-06
2020-12
2023-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.99
7.62
7.68
7.10
7.48
7.22
7.09
6.63
6.52
6.04
RHB Bank Bhd Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, RHB Bank Bhd'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.
RHB Bank Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, RHB Bank Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RHB Bank Bhd'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.
RHB Bank Bhd (RHBAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.19 as of Jul. 07, 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 RHB Bank Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RHB Bank Bhd ranks #336 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is RHB Bank Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
RHB Bank Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.19. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. RHB Bank Bhd's value of 6.19 is 44.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RHB Bank Bhd ranks #336 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, RHB Bank Bhd has a GF Score™ of 64/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RHB Bank Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, RHB Bank Bhd ranks #336 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts RHB Bank Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. RHB Bank Bhd's value of 6.19 is 44.3% 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 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. RHB Bank Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.19 is 44.3% 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 RHB Bank Bhd 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. RHB Bank Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RHB Bank Bhd stock overvalued right now?
RHB Bank Bhd (RHBAF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 6.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.01, compared to a current price of $1.22 — trading 20.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.19 and 44.3% below the Banks industry median of 11.12. RHB Bank Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 RHB Bank Bhd (RHBAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.19 as of Jul. 07, 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 RHB Bank Bhd (RHBAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RHB Bank Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.22 is trading 20.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.01.
Key valuation signals for RHBAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.19
GF Value™: $1.01 vs. price of $1.22 (20.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.3% below the Banks median (#336 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RHBAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RHB Bank Bhd is a financial services group in Malaysia. It engages in commercial banking and finance-related business and the provision of related services. The Group is involved in commercial banking and finance-related business, Islamic banking, investment banking, stock broking, leasing, offshore banking, property investment, general insurance, unit trust management, asset management, nominee and custodian services. Its operating segment comprises Group Community Banking, Group Wholesale Banking, Group International Business, Insurance, Support Center, and Others. Its geographic segments comprise Malaysia and Outside Malaysia. It generates the majority of its revenue from Malaysia.
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