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IBF Financial Holdings Co (TPE:2889) 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 .
IBF Financial Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
IBF Financial Holdings 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.
IBF Financial Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
IBF Financial Holdings Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.54
IBF Financial Holdings Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
18.54
15.91
16.52
TPE:2889 vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, IBF Financial Holdings 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.
IBF Financial Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, IBF Financial Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IBF Financial Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
IBF Financial Holdings 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.
IBF Financial Holdings Co (TPE:2889) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.90 as of Jul. 31, 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 IBF Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IBF Financial Holdings Co ranks #136 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 61.5%.
Is IBF Financial Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IBF Financial Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.90. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.85. IBF Financial Holdings Co's value of 18.90 is 19.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IBF Financial Holdings Co ranks #136 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, IBF Financial Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IBF Financial Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, IBF Financial Holdings Co ranks #136 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places IBF Financial Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.85. IBF Financial Holdings Co's value of 18.90 is 19.2% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 15.85, based on 221 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. IBF Financial Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.90 is 19.2% 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 IBF Financial Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IBF Financial Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IBF Financial Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBF Financial Holdings Co (TPE:2889) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$16.38, compared to a current price of NT$15.65 — trading 4.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.90 and 19.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 15.85. IBF Financial Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 6 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 IBF Financial Holdings Co (TPE:2889), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.90 as of Jul. 31, 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 IBF Financial Holdings Co (TPE:2889) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IBF Financial Holdings Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$15.65 is trading 4.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$16.38.
GuruFocus considers IBF Financial Holdings Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:2889:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.90
GF Value™: NT$16.38 vs. price of NT$15.65 (4.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.2% above the Capital Markets median (#136 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:2889 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IBF Financial Holdings Co Ltd along with its subsidiaries is engaged in underwriting, certification as well as endorsements and guarantees of short-term bills; trading and underwriting securities such as commercial papers and bonds; consignment trading of securities; financing and short selling as well as lending and borrowing business of securities; trading as well as introducing brokerage services of futures; agency and leasing business of real estate and movables as well as venture capital business. Its operating segments are: Bills finance companies, Securities Firm, and Others.
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