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FreelancerASX:FLN +2.04% Forward PE Ratio is 33.33 as of Jul. 19, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 244 Interactive Media companies, Freelancer ranks worse than 84.43% on this metric.
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 .
Freelancer Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Freelancer Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Freelancer'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.
Freelancer Forward PE Ratio Chart
Freelancer Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
277.78
76.92
160.00
80.00
Freelancer Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
277.78
147.06
76.92
64.10
160.00
73.33
80.00
ASX:FLN vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, Freelancer'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.
Freelancer Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Freelancer's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Freelancer'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.
Freelancer (ASX:FLN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 33.33 as of Jul. 19, 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 Freelancer and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #206 out of 244 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 84.4%.
Is Freelancer's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Freelancer's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.33. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. Freelancer's value of 33.33 is 141.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #206 out of 244 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does Freelancer's Forward PE Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Freelancer ranks #206 out of 244 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Freelancer in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78. Freelancer's value of 33.33 is 141.9% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.78, based on 244 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. Freelancer's current Forward PE Ratio of 33.33 is 141.9% 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 Freelancer and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Freelancer's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Freelancer stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Freelancer (ASX:FLN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.21, compared to a current price of A$0.10 — trading 52.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 33.33 and 141.9% above the Interactive Media industry median of 13.78. 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 Freelancer (ASX:FLN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 33.33 as of Jul. 19, 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.
Freelancer Ltd is engaged in freelancing, outsourcing services, and crowdsourcing marketplace. It offers software development, writing, data entry, and design services. The company is organized into two operating segments: Online marketplace which also generates key revenue, and Online payment services. The company operates predominantly in Australia, where majority of the online revenues and expenses are incurred. It also has its presence in Philippines, United Kingdom, Argentina, the United States and Canada.
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