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Ameris BancorpFRA:AXU +2.14%60 PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.06 as of Sep. 04, 2026, which is 21% above its 10-year median of 12.42. GuruFocus rates FRA:AXU with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of €61.95. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,429 Banks companies, Ameris Bancorp ranks worse than 75.23% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-09-04), Ameris Bancorp's share price is
€71.50.
Ameris Bancorp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.75. Therefore, Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 15.06.
Warning Sign:
Ameris Bancorp stock PE Ratio (=15.52) is close to 5-year high of 16.69.
The historical rank and industry rank for Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:AXU'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 6.19 Med: 12.42 Max: 30.99
Current: 15.52
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Ameris Bancorp was 30.99. The lowest was 6.19. And the median was 12.42.
FRA:AXU's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 75.23% of 1429
companies
in the Banks industry
Industry Median: 11.7
vs FRA:AXU: 15.52
During the past 12 months, Ameris Bancorp's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 12.80% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 8.00% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 3.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 11.50% per year.
During the past 13 years, Ameris Bancorp's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 75.70% per year. The lowest was -2.60% per year. And the median was 9.20% per year.
Ameris Bancorp's EPS (Basic) for the
three
months ended in Jun. 2026 was €0.67.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was €4.77.
Ameris Bancorp (FRA:AXU) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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 (TTM).
Ameris Bancorp PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Ameris Bancorp PE Ratio (TTM) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
FRA:AXU vs AUB, ASB, FLG: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Ameris Bancorp PE Ratio (TTM) vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is calculated as
Ameris Bancorp's Share Price of today is €71.50.
Ameris Bancorp's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was €4.75.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Ameris Bancorp (FRA:AXU) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.06 as of Sep. 04, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors. This is 21% above median its historical median of 12.42. Over the past decade, Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 6.19 to 30.99. According to the industry distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #1075 out of 1429 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 75.2%.
Is Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Ameris Bancorp's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.06 is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 6.19 to a high of 30.99. The Banks industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.70. Ameris Bancorp's value of 15.06 is 28.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #1075 out of 1429 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Ameris Bancorp has a GF Score™ of 60/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ameris Bancorp's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to AUB and ASB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Ameris Bancorp ranks #1075 out of 1429 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Ameris Bancorp in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.70. Ameris Bancorp's value of 15.06 is 28.7% above this benchmark. Historically, Ameris Bancorp's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 6.19 to 30.99 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 12.42 vs. the industry median of 11.70, Ameris Bancorp has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio (TTM) for a Banks company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Banks companies is 11.70, based on 1,429 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Ameris Bancorp's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.06 is 28.7% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Ameris Bancorp and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 11.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ameris Bancorp's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.06, which is 21% above median its own 10-year median of 12.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ameris Bancorp stock overvalued right now?
Ameris Bancorp (FRA:AXU) has a current PE Ratio (TTM) of 15.06. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.95, compared to a current price of €71.50 — trading 15.4% above its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.06, which is 21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42 and 28.7% above the Banks industry median of 11.70. Ameris Bancorp's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Ameris Bancorp (FRA:AXU), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 15.06 as of Sep. 04, 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 Ameris Bancorp (FRA:AXU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ameris Bancorp stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €71.50 is trading 15.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.95.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AXU:
PE Ratio (TTM): 15.06 (21% above median its 10-year median of 12.42)
GF Value™: €61.95 vs. price of €71.50 (15.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 28.7% above the Banks median (#1075 of 1429)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AXU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ameris Bancorp is a bank holding company that operates through Ameris Bank, its subsidiary. The company operates branches in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, and South Carolina. It offers traditional banking services such as business banking, personal banking, checking, savings, mobile banking, and others. The bank is organized into four segments: the Banking Division, the Retail Mortgage Division, the Warehouse Lending Division and the Premium Finance Division. The company generates majority of its revenue from the banking division. The company intends to acquire banks in its geographic region to increase its market share and expand beyond its current market.
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