FOR Forestar Group PE ratio, current and historical analysis
As at Apr 1, 2025, the FOR stock has a PE ratio of 5.9. This is based on the current EPS of $3.59 and the stock price of $21.19 per share. A decrease of 29% has been seen in the P/E ratio compared to the average of 8.4 of the last 4 quarters.
FOR PE ratio history
The mean historical PE ratio of Forestar Group over the last nine years is 13.06. The current 5.9 PE ratio is 55% below the historical average. Over the past nine years, FOR's PE ratio was at its highest in the Sep 2016 quarter at 78.07, with a price of $11.71 and an EPS of $0.15. The Sep 2022 quarter recorded the bottom point at 3.12, with a price of $11.19 and an EPS of $3.59.
Forestar Group PE ratio by year
Maximum annual increase: 934.98% in 2010
Maximum annual decrease: -62.32% in 2022
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8.03 | -0.5% | $32.37 | $4.03 |
| 2023 | 8.07 | 158.65% | $26.94 | $3.34 |
| 2022 | 3.12 | -62.32% | $11.19 | $3.59 |
| 2021 | 8.28 | -41.07% | $18.63 | $2.25 |
| 2020 | 14.05 | -39.28% | $17.7 | $1.26 |
| 2019 | 23.14 | 25.15% | $18.28 | $0.79 |
| 2017 | 18.49 | 94.63% | $22 | $1.19 |
| 2016 | 9.5 | N/A | $13.3 | $1.4 |
| 2015 | N/A | N/A | $10.94 | -$6.22 |
| 2014 | 40.53 | 54.34% | $15.4 | $0.38 |
| 2013 | 26.26 | -43.94% | $21.27 | $0.81 |
| 2012 | 46.84 | -38.08% | $17.33 | $0.37 |
| 2011 | 75.65 | -45.13% | $15.13 | $0.2 |
| 2010 | 137.86 | 934.98% | $19.3 | $0.14 |
| 2009 | 13.32 | -52.43% | $21.98 | $1.65 |
Forestar Group PE ratio by quarter (TTM)
| Year | PE ratio | PE change | Price | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | 7.22 | -10.09% | $25.92 | $3.59 |
| Sep 2024 | 8.03 | -2.9% | $32.37 | $4.03 |
| Jun 2024 | 8.27 | -16.63% | $31.99 | $3.87 |
| Mar 2024 | 9.92 | 10.71% | $40.19 | $4.05 |
| Dec 2023 | 8.96 | 11.03% | $33.07 | $3.69 |
| Sep 2023 | 8.07 | 4.53% | $26.94 | $3.34 |
| Jun 2023 | 7.72 | 37.86% | $22.55 | $2.92 |
| Mar 2023 | 5.6 | 16.18% | $15.56 | $2.78 |
| Dec 2022 | 4.82 | 54.49% | $15.41 | $3.2 |
| Sep 2022 | 3.12 | -21.21% | $11.19 | $3.59 |
| Jun 2022 | 3.96 | -33.56% | $13.69 | $3.46 |
| Mar 2022 | 5.96 | -28.45% | $17.76 | $2.98 |
| Dec 2021 | 8.33 | 0.6% | $21.75 | $2.61 |
| Sep 2021 | 8.28 | -25.94% | $18.63 | $2.25 |
| Jun 2021 | 11.18 | -15.5% | $20.91 | $1.87 |
FOR average PE ratio chart
FOR's current P/E ratio is below the 3, 5 and 10-year averages.
FOR PE vs peers
FOR's PE ratio is lower than its peer stocks LPX and RYN. Forestar Group's current PE ratio of 5.9 is below the average of its peers, which is 33.97.
| Stock name | PE ratio | Market cap |
|---|---|---|
| FOR Forestar Group Inc | 5.96 | $1.08B |
| RYN Rayonier Inc | 11.61 | $4.37B |
| LPX Louisiana-Pacific Corp | 15.85 | $6.53B |
| JOE ST JOE Co | 37.12 | $2.75B |
| STRS Stratus Properties Inc | 74.08 | $143.54M |
| TRC Tejon Ranch Co | 159.3 | $427.82M |
Frequently asked questions
What is Forestar Group's PE ratio?
FOR stock has a price to earnings ratio of 5.9 as of Apr 1, 2025.
What is the 3-year average PE ratio for Forestar Group (FOR)?
Over the last 3 years, the average price to earnings ratio for FOR stock is 6.88.
What is the 5-year average PE ratio for Forestar Group (FOR)?
Over the last 5 years, the average price to earnings ratio for FOR stock is 8.71.
What is the highest PE ratio for FOR?
The highest quarterly PE ratio in the last nine years has been 78.07 and it was in the Sep 2016 quarter.
How does the current PE ratio for FOR compare to its historical average?
FOR's current price to earnings ratio is 55% below its 9-year historical average.
Why is Forestar Group's PE ratio so low?
FOR's PE ratio is low because the stock price is relatively cheap compared to the earnings generated by the company.
How is FOR's PE ratio calculated (Forestar Group PE ratio formula)?
You can calculate the PE ratio by dividing the most recent stock price by the trailing twelve months EPS. As of today (Apr 1, 2025), Forestar Group's stock price is $21.19. The earnings per share for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ending Dec 2024 is $3.59. Therefore, Forestar Group's P/E ratio for today is 5.9. PE RATIO(5.9) = STOCK PRICE($21.19) / TTM EPS($3.59)
All PE ratio stats are based on quarterly TTM periods, unless otherwise specified. Data from 
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