Forward PE Ratio: 7.35
The forward PE ratio is 7.35 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (7.35) = Close Price ($71.57) / Consensus Forward EPS ($9.29)
SYF Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
7.35
SYF Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Synchrony Financial
Market Cap
$24.07B
Forward PE Ratio
7.35
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Synchrony Financial (SYF) | $24.07B | 7.35 |
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. (PFG)vs › | $24.12B | 11.82 |
| SoFi Technologies, Inc. (SOFI)vs › | $23.88B | 29.73 |
| Loews Corporation (L)vs › | $23.69B | N/A |
| KeyCorp (KEY)vs › | $24.93B | 12.41 |
| T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (TROW)vs › | $25.08B | 12.18 |
| Brown & Brown, Inc. (BRO)vs › | $22.99B | 15.17 |
| Regions Financial Corporation (RF)vs › | $26.10B | 11.38 |
| W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)vs › | $26.74B | 15.24 |
| Cincinnati Financial Corporation (CINF)vs › | $27.14B | 20.90 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
7.1
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
7.3
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $9.29 implies -3.9% EPS decline vs the reported trailing $9.67.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $71.57 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-31 | $9.29 | $9.10 – $9.72 | 16 | 7.7x |
| 2027-12-31 | $10.48 | $10.12 – $10.82 | 16 | 6.8x |
| 2028-12-31 | $11.71 | $9.89 – $13.24 | 7 | 6.1x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Synchrony Financial (SYF)?
- The forward PE ratio for SYF stock is 7.35.
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About Synchrony Financial
Synchrony Financial, along with its various subsidiaries, functions as a leading provider of consumer financial services across the United States. The company offers a comprehensive range of credit products, encompassing diverse credit card options such as private label, co-branded, and general-purpose cards, alongside commercial credit solutions and consumer installment loans for both short and long durations. Additionally, Synchrony provides consumer banking services, including a variety of deposit products like certificates of deposit, individual retirement accounts, money market accounts, and savings accounts. These are made available to both individual consumers and commercial entities, with deposits also accepted via external securities brokerage firms. Beyond core credit and banking, Synchrony extends debt cancellation programs to its credit card clientele through online, mobile, and direct mail channels. It is also a significant player in specialized financing, offering healthcare payment and funding solutions under its CareCredit, Pets Best, and Walgreens brands. The firm further provides payment and financing options to industries like apparel, specialty retail, outdoor, music, and luxury, as well as point-of-sale consumer financing for audiology products and dental services. Synchrony delivers its credit offerings through collaborative programs established with a broad network of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations, and healthcare service providers. Its deposit products reach customers through various avenues, including digital and print media. The company's services cater to a wide array of sectors, including digital, health and wellness, retail, home, auto, powersports, jewelry, and pet industries, among others. Established in 1932, Synchrony Financial's corporate headquarters are located in Stamford, Connecticut.
- Sector
- Financial Services
- Industry
- Financial - Credit Services
- CEO
- Brian D. Doubles