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UMH Properties (NYSE:UMH) 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 .
UMH Properties Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
UMH Properties Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties Forward PE Ratio Chart
UMH Properties Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
2,500.00
204.08
303.03
87.16
98.52
UMH Properties Quarterly Data
2019-06
2021-06
2021-12
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
454.55
68.97
2,500.00
57.80
204.08
208.33
476.19
303.03
204.08
204.08
87.16
100.00
119.50
65.71
98.52
116.34
103.00
UMH vs CSR, NXRT, AIV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Residential subindustry, UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties Forward PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, UMH Properties's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UMH Properties'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.
UMH Properties (UMH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 113.57 as of Aug. 08, 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 UMH Properties and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #439 out of 458 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 95.9%.
Is UMH Properties' Forward PE Ratio too high?
UMH Properties' current Forward PE Ratio is 113.57. The REITs industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. UMH Properties' value of 113.57 is 587.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #439 out of 458 companies in the REITs industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, UMH Properties has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UMH Properties' Forward PE Ratio compare to CSR and NXRT?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, UMH Properties ranks #439 out of 458 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places UMH Properties in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. UMH Properties' value of 113.57 is 587.3% 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 16.53, based on 458 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. UMH Properties's current Forward PE Ratio of 113.57 is 587.3% 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 UMH Properties and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UMH Properties's current Forward PE Ratio is 113.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UMH Properties stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMH Properties (UMH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $15.75, compared to a current price of $15.90 — trading 1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 113.57 and 587.3% above the REITs industry median of 16.53. UMH Properties' overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 5 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 UMH Properties (UMH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 113.57 as of Aug. 08, 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 UMH Properties (UMH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UMH Properties stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $15.90 is trading 1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $15.75.
GuruFocus considers UMH Properties to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UMH:
Forward PE Ratio: 113.57
GF Value™: $15.75 vs. price of $15.90 (1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 587.3% above the REITs median (#439 of 458)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UMH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UMH Properties Inc together with its subsidiaries, is a real estate investment trust. It is engaged in the business of ownership and operation of manufactured home communities - leasing manufactured homesites to residents. The Company also leases manufactured homes to residents and, through its wholly-owned taxable REIT subsidiary, it sells and finances the sale of manufactured homes to residents and prospective residents of its communities and for placement on customers' privately-owned land. The company also owns the land, utility connections, streets, lighting, driveways, common area amenities, and other capital improvements. It earns income from lease agreements for its sites and homes, where the company is the lessor.
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