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Ares Commercial Real Estate (STU:41I) 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 .
Ares Commercial Real Estate Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ares Commercial Real Estate 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ares Commercial Real Estate Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.46
7.83
30.93
23.65
Ares Commercial Real Estate Quarterly Data
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
6.48
6.46
5.65
7.58
6.99
7.83
30.93
50.42
22.04
14.58
23.65
24.49
14.72
STU:41I vs REFI, RC, MITT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Mortgage subindustry, Ares Commercial Real Estate'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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Ares Commercial Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ares Commercial Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Ares Commercial Real Estate 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.
Ares Commercial Real Estate (STU:41I) has a Forward PE Ratio of 31.05 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #444 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 97.2%.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.05. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.29. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 31.05 is 90.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #444 out of 457 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ares Commercial Real Estate has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ares Commercial Real Estate's Forward PE Ratio compare to REFI and RC?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Ares Commercial Real Estate ranks #444 out of 457 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ares Commercial Real Estate in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.29. Ares Commercial Real Estate's value of 31.05 is 90.6% 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 REITs company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among REITs companies is 16.29, based on 457 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. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio of 31.05 is 90.6% 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ares Commercial Real Estate's current Forward PE Ratio is 31.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ares Commercial Real Estate stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate (STU:41I) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €10.26, compared to a current price of €3.98 — trading 61.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 31.05 and 90.6% above the REITs industry median of 16.29. Ares Commercial Real Estate's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 4 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (STU:41I), the current Forward PE Ratio is 31.05 as of Aug. 27, 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 Ares Commercial Real Estate (STU:41I) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ares Commercial Real Estate stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.98 is trading 61.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €10.26.
GuruFocus considers Ares Commercial Real Estate to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for STU:41I:
Forward PE Ratio: 31.05
GF Value™: €10.26 vs. price of €3.98 (61.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90.6% above the REITs median (#444 of 457)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:41I stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ares Commercial Real Estate Corp is a specialty finance company and a real estate investment trust mainly engaged in originating and investing in commercial real estate (CRE) loans and related investments. It operates in one segment, namely originating and managing a diversified portfolio of CRE debt-related investments. The company recognizes the majority of its revenues in the form of interest income, which it receives from loans.
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