T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) 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 .
T-Mobile US Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
T-Mobile US Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for T-Mobile US'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.
T-Mobile US Forward PE Ratio Chart
T-Mobile US Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.62
30.40
20.75
16.00
14.41
21.65
23.98
20.45
T-Mobile US Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.62
16.34
35.84
30.40
32.57
34.48
23.92
20.75
20.24
19.08
17.92
16.00
19.31
19.23
15.36
14.41
16.53
26.88
19.31
21.65
25.51
35.21
23.58
23.98
30.96
31.25
19.12
20.45
20.75
20.97
XSWX:TMUS vs VZ, T, CMCSA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, T-Mobile US'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.
T-Mobile US Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, T-Mobile US's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where T-Mobile US'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.
T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.86 as of Jul. 05, 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 T-Mobile US and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #132 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 62.9%.
Is T-Mobile US's Forward PE Ratio too high?
T-Mobile US's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.86. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. T-Mobile US's value of 16.86 is 20.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #132 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, T-Mobile US has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does T-Mobile US's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and T?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, T-Mobile US ranks #132 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places T-Mobile US in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. T-Mobile US's value of 16.86 is 20.6% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.98, based on 210 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. T-Mobile US's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.86 is 20.6% 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 T-Mobile US and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. T-Mobile US's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is T-Mobile US stock overvalued right now?
T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.86. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF179.15, compared to a current price of CHF141.26 — trading 21.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.86 and 20.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.98. T-Mobile US's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 3 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 T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.86 as of Jul. 05, 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 T-Mobile US (XSWX:TMUS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, T-Mobile US stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF141.26 is trading 21.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF179.15.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:TMUS:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.86
GF Value™: CHF179.15 vs. price of CHF141.26 (21.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#132 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:TMUS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom merged its T-Mobile USA unit with prepaid specialist MetroPCS in 2013, and that firm merged with Sprint in 2020, creating the second-largest wireless carrier in the US. T-Mobile now serves about 86 million postpaid and 26 million prepaid phone customers, equal to around 30% of the US retail wireless market. The firm entered the fixed-wireless broadband market aggressively in 2021 and now serves 8 million residential and business customers with its wireless network. It also serves 1 million fiber broadband customers through joint ventures with fiber network owners. T-Mobile owns a stake in these firms, which provide wholesale access to their networks. In addition, T-Mobile provides wholesale services to wireless resellers.
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