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AdTheorent Holding Co (NAS:ADTHW) 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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AdTheorent Holding Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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ADTHW vs TZOO, XNET, EZOO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, AdTheorent Holding Co'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.
AdTheorent Holding Co Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AdTheorent Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AdTheorent Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
AdTheorent Holding Co 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.
AdTheorent Holding Co (ADTHW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 53.19 as of Sep. 09, 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 AdTheorent Holding Co and its competitors.
Is AdTheorent Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AdTheorent Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 53.19. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15. AdTheorent Holding Co's value of 53.19 is 304.5% above this industry median. Overall, AdTheorent Holding Co has a GF Score™ of 28/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AdTheorent Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to TZOO and XNET?
AdTheorent Holding Co's Forward PE Ratio of 53.19 can be compared against companies in the Media - Diversified industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15. AdTheorent Holding Co's value of 53.19 is 304.5% above this benchmark. 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 13.15, based on 378 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. AdTheorent Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 53.19 is 304.5% 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 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 AdTheorent Holding Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AdTheorent Holding Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 53.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AdTheorent Holding Co stock overvalued right now?
AdTheorent Holding Co (ADTHW) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 53.19. The current Forward PE Ratio is 53.19 and 304.5% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 13.15. AdTheorent Holding Co's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 4 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 AdTheorent Holding Co (ADTHW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 53.19 as of Sep. 09, 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.
AdTheorent Holding Co Inc is a digital media platform that focuses on performance-first, privacy-forward methods to execute programmatic digital advertising campaigns, serving both advertising agency and brand customers. Geographically it serves Canada, the United Kingdom, and Others. Key revenue is earned from the United States.
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