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Piedmont Realty TrustPDM +0.43%67 Shiller PE Ratio is 13.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026, which is 10% below its 10-year median of 15.40. GuruFocus rates PDM with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $7.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 477 REITs companies, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks worse than 51.78% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
PDM'
s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.69 Med: 15.4 Max: 33.6
Current: 13.82
During the past years, Piedmont Realty Trust's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 33.60. The lowest was 4.69. And the median was 15.40.
PDM's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than 51.78% of 477
companies
in the REITs industry
Industry Median: 13.55
vs PDM: 13.82
E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.
Piedmont Realty Trust's adjusted earnings per share data for the three months ended in Jun. 2026 was $-0.090. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is $0.68 for the trailing ten years ended in Jun. 2026.
Shiller PE for Stocks: The True Measure of Stock Valuation
Piedmont Realty Trust (NYSE:PDM) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation
Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.
If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.
Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.
Be Aware
Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.
Piedmont Realty Trust Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms
Piedmont Realty Trust Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller 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.
PDM vs DEA, ESBA, HPP: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison
For the REIT - Office subindustry, Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Shiller 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.
Piedmont Realty Trust Shiller PE Ratio vs REITs Industry
For the REITs industry and Real Estate sector, Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio falls into.
Piedmont Realty Trust Shiller PE Ratio Calculation
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.
* 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.
Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.
Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.
Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 13.82 as of Aug. 18, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. This is 10% below median its historical median of 15.40. Over the past decade, Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.69 to 33.60. According to the industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #247 out of 477 companies in the REITs industry, placing it in the top 51.8%.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Piedmont Realty Trust's current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.82 is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.40. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.69 to a high of 33.60. The REITs industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.55. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 13.82 is 2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #247 out of 477 companies in the REITs industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Piedmont Realty Trust has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Piedmont Realty Trust's Shiller PE Ratio compare to DEA and ESBA?
According to the REITs industry distribution chart, Piedmont Realty Trust ranks #247 out of 477 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Piedmont Realty Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.55. Piedmont Realty Trust's value of 13.82 is 2% above this benchmark. Historically, Piedmont Realty Trust's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 4.69 to 33.60 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 15.40 vs. the industry median of 13.55, Piedmont Realty Trust 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 Shiller PE Ratio for a REITs company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among REITs companies is 13.55, based on 477 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Shiller PE Ratio of 13.82 is 2% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Piedmont Realty Trust and its competitors. For the REITs industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 13.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Piedmont Realty Trust's current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.82, which is 10% below median its own 10-year median of 15.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Piedmont Realty Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $7.62, compared to a current price of $9.40 — trading 23.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.82, which is 10% below median its 10-year median of 15.40 and 2% above the REITs industry median of 13.55. Piedmont Realty Trust's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 13.82 as of Aug. 18, 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 Piedmont Realty Trust (PDM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Piedmont Realty Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.40 is trading 23.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $7.62.
GuruFocus considers Piedmont Realty Trust to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PDM:
Shiller PE Ratio: 13.82 (10% below median its 10-year median of 15.40)
GF Value™: $7.62 vs. price of $9.40 (23.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 2% above the REITs median (#247 of 477)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PDM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Piedmont Realty Trust Inc is a fully integrated, self-managed real estate investment company focused on delivering an exceptional office environment. As an owner, manager, developer and operator of 16 MM SF of Class A properties across U.S. Sunbelt markets, Piedmont Realty Trust is known for its hospitality-driven approach and commitment to transforming buildings into Piedmont PLACEs that enhance each client's workplace experience.
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