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ATA Creativity Global (NAS:AACG) 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 .
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ATA Creativity Global Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ATA Creativity Global's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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AACG vs RYET, GNS, SKIL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, ATA Creativity Global'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.
ATA Creativity Global Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, ATA Creativity Global's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ATA Creativity Global's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
ATA Creativity Global Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
ATA Creativity Global (AACG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 100 companies in the Education industry.
Is ATA Creativity Global's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ATA Creativity Global's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, ATA Creativity Global has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ATA Creativity Global's Forward PE Ratio compare to RYET and GNS?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, ATA Creativity Global ranks #999999 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ATA Creativity Global in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.58. 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 an Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 10.58, based on 100 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. 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 ATA Creativity Global and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ATA Creativity Global's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ATA Creativity Global stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global (AACG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.17, compared to a current price of $0.93 — trading 20.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. ATA Creativity Global's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 ATA Creativity Global (AACG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ATA Creativity Global stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.93 is trading 20.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.17.
GuruFocus considers ATA Creativity Global to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for AACG:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: $1.17 vs. price of $0.93 (20.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AACG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ATA Creativity Global is an international educational services company focused on providing quality learning experiences that cultivate and enhance students' creativity. The operating segments of the company are (i) Overseas art study services (ii) Other educational services and (iii) Other services. Majority of its revenue comes from Overseas art study services.
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