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Virtu Financial (NYSE:VIRT) 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 .
Virtu Financial Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Virtu Financial Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Virtu Financial'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.
Virtu Financial Forward PE Ratio Chart
Virtu Financial Annual Data
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2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
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15.87
14.81
20.28
13.95
12.11
10.05
9.58
6.55
8.38
11.56
7.50
Virtu Financial Quarterly Data
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2017-03
2017-06
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2018-06
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
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2023-06
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2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.87
15.95
15.17
13.26
14.81
15.77
21.23
18.42
20.28
17.27
12.55
11.53
13.95
12.56
13.23
9.81
12.11
10.88
5.72
9.95
10.05
9.33
8.22
7.93
9.58
11.71
6.39
6.62
6.55
10.60
7.53
7.32
8.38
14.18
15.90
10.89
11.56
10.03
10.25
8.70
7.50
8.33
9.29
VIRT vs PIPR, MC, BGC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Virtu Financial'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.
Virtu Financial Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Virtu Financial's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Virtu Financial'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.
Virtu Financial (VIRT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.53 as of Aug. 20, 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 Virtu Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #38 out of 222 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Virtu Financial's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Virtu Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.53. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.04. Virtu Financial's value of 8.53 is 46.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #38 out of 222 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Virtu Financial has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Virtu Financial's Forward PE Ratio compare to PIPR and MC?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Virtu Financial ranks #38 out of 222 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Virtu Financial in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.04. Virtu Financial's value of 8.53 is 46.8% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.04, based on 222 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. Virtu Financial's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.53 is 46.8% 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 Virtu Financial and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Virtu Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Virtu Financial stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial (VIRT) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $45.24, compared to a current price of $61.19 — trading 35.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.53 and 46.8% below the Capital Markets industry median of 16.04. Virtu Financial's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 Virtu Financial (VIRT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.53 as of Aug. 20, 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 Virtu Financial (VIRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Virtu Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.19 is trading 35.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $45.24.
GuruFocus considers Virtu Financial to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for VIRT:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.53
GF Value™: $45.24 vs. price of $61.19 (35.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.8% below the Capital Markets median (#38 of 222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the VIRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Virtu Financial Inc is a financial firm that leverages technology to deliver liquidity to the world-wide markets and transparent trading solutions to its clients. The company's operating segment includes Market Making; and Execution Services. The non-operating segment of the company includes the Corporate segment. The company generates maximum revenue from the market-making segment. The Market Making segment principally consists of market-making in the cash, futures, and options markets across equities, options, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. Geographically, it derives a majority of its revenue from the United States and also has a presence in Ireland and Other Countries.
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