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Austral Resources AustraliaASX:AR1 +8.20% Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 as of Jul. 20, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Metals & Mining companies, Austral Resources Australia ranks worse than 75.67% on this metric.
Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) 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 .
Austral Resources Australia Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Austral Resources Australia Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Austral Resources Australia Forward PE Ratio Chart
Austral Resources Australia Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.70
Austral Resources Australia Semi-Annual Data
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.70
ASX:AR1 vs SCCO, FCX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Austral Resources Australia'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.
Austral Resources Australia Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Austral Resources Australia's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Austral Resources Australia's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Austral Resources Australia 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.
Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.00 as of Jul. 20, 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 Austral Resources Australia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #367 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Austral Resources Australia's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Austral Resources Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.54. Austral Resources Australia's value of 19.00 is 80.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #367 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Austral Resources Australia's Forward PE Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Austral Resources Australia ranks #367 out of 485 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Austral Resources Australia in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.54. Austral Resources Australia's value of 19.00 is 80.3% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 10.54, based on 485 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. Austral Resources Australia's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.00 is 80.3% 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 Austral Resources Australia and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Austral Resources Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Austral Resources Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.06, compared to a current price of A$0.07 — trading 10% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 and 80.3% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.54. 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 Austral Resources Australia (ASX:AR1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 as of Jul. 20, 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.
Austral Resources Australia Ltd is located in Queensland Gulf country and produces LME Grade A copper cathode from its open-cut mine. Its project include Anthill Project, Lady Annie Project, Cameron River Project and Miranda Project.
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