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ARN MediaARNMF 37 Forward PE Ratio is 80.44 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates ARNMF with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.81. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Media - Diversified companies, ARN Media ranks better than 91.82% on this metric.
ARN Media (OTCPK:ARNMF) 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 .
ARN Media Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
ARN Media Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ARN Media's Forward 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.
ARN Media Forward PE Ratio Chart
ARN Media Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
54.11
74.40
ARN Media Semi-Annual Data
2016-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
90.09
54.11
70.86
74.40
ARNMF vs NXST: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, ARN Media'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.
ARN Media Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, ARN Media's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ARN Media's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
ARN Media (ARNMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 80.44 as of Aug. 03, 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 ARN Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #31 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 8.2%.
Is ARN Media's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ARN Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 80.44. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32. ARN Media's value of 80.44 is 461.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #31 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ARN Media has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ARN Media's Forward PE Ratio compare to NXST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, ARN Media ranks #31 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ARN Media in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32. ARN Media's value of 80.44 is 461.7% 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 14.32, based on 379 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. ARN Media's current Forward PE Ratio of 80.44 is 461.7% 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 ARN Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ARN Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 80.44. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ARN Media stock overvalued right now?
ARN Media (ARNMF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 80.44. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.81, compared to a current price of $2.98 — trading 66.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 80.44 and 461.7% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.32. ARN Media's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 ARN Media (ARNMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 80.44 as of Aug. 03, 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 ARN Media (ARNMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ARN Media stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.98 is trading 66.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.81.
Key valuation signals for ARNMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 80.44
GF Value™: $8.81 vs. price of $2.98 (66.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 461.7% above the Media - Diversified median (#31 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ARNMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ARN Media Ltd is one of Australia's entertainment companies, delivering a comprehensive mix of broadcast, digital, and on-demand content. ARN has ownership of 58 radio stations across 33 markets and 46 DAB+ stations. ARN holds the long-term licence to operate iHeart in the Australian market. The company has one segment: ARN, which includes Metropolitan and Regional radio networks, on-demand radio, streaming, and podcasting (Australia), equity accounted investments including Nova Entertainment (Perth) Pty Ltd, and investment in Southern Cross Austereo Media Group Limited (SCA).
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