Ally Financial (XSWX:ALLY) 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 .
Ally Financial Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ally Financial Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ally 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.
Ally Financial Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ally Financial Annual Data
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Ally Financial Quarterly Data
2026-03
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7.68
XSWX:ALLY vs FCFS, KLAR, OMF: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Ally 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.
Ally Financial Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Ally Financial's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ally 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.
Ally Financial (XSWX:ALLY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.83 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ally Financial and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #82 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Ally Financial's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ally Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.83. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 9.70. Ally Financial's value of 8.83 is 8.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #82 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ally Financial has a GF Score™ of 68/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ally Financial's Forward PE Ratio compare to FCFS and KLAR?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Ally Financial ranks #82 out of 188 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Ally Financial in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 9.70. Ally Financial's value of 8.83 is 8.9% 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 Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 9.70, based on 188 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. Ally Financial's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.83 is 8.9% 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 Ally Financial and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 9.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ally Financial's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ally Financial stock overvalued right now?
Ally Financial (XSWX:ALLY) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF31.58, compared to a current price of CHF37.15 — trading 17.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.83 and 8.9% below the Credit Services industry median of 9.70. Ally Financial's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 Ally Financial (XSWX:ALLY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.83 as of Jun. 25, 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 Ally Financial (XSWX:ALLY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ally Financial stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF37.15 is trading 17.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF31.58.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:ALLY:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.83
GF Value™: CHF31.58 vs. price of CHF37.15 (17.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 8.9% below the Credit Services median (#82 of 188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:ALLY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Formerly the captive financial arm of General Motors, Ally Financial became an independent publicly traded firm in 2014 and is one of the largest consumer auto lenders in the country. While the firm has expanded its product offerings over time, it remains primarily focused on auto lending, with more than 70% of its loan book in consumer auto loans and dealer financing. Ally also offers auto insurance, commercial loans, credit cards, and holds a portfolio of mortgage debt, giving the bank a diversified business model that includes brokerage services.
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