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Helia GroupASX:HLI 69 Forward PE Ratio is 7.56 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:HLI with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of A$3.92 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Insurance companies, Helia Group ranks better than 83.27% on this metric.
Helia Group (ASX:HLI) 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 .
Helia Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Helia Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helia Group'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.
Helia Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Helia Group Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
6.77
9.87
9.69
10.89
15.08
12.58
5.46
5.63
6.20
9.04
9.55
Helia Group Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
6.77
6.06
9.87
8.98
9.69
11.57
10.89
12.21
15.08
34.84
12.58
7.29
5.46
6.08
5.63
6.18
6.20
5.06
9.04
8.09
9.55
ASX:HLI vs FNF, AXS, FAF: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Specialty subindustry, Helia Group'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.
Helia Group Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Helia Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helia Group'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.
Helia Group (ASX:HLI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.56 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 Helia Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helia Group ranks #46 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 16.7%.
Is Helia Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Helia Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.56. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99. Helia Group's value of 7.56 is 36.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helia Group ranks #46 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helia Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helia Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to FNF and AXS?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Helia Group ranks #46 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Helia Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99. Helia Group's value of 7.56 is 36.9% below 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 Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.99, based on 275 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. Helia Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.56 is 36.9% below 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 Helia Group and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.99 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helia Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helia Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helia Group (ASX:HLI) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$3.92, compared to a current price of A$5.02 — trading 28.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.56 and 36.9% below the Insurance industry median of 11.99. Helia Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 2 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 Helia Group (ASX:HLI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.56 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 Helia Group (ASX:HLI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helia Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.02 is trading 28.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$3.92.
GuruFocus considers Helia Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HLI:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.56
GF Value™: A$3.92 vs. price of A$5.02 (28.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.9% below the Insurance median (#46 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HLI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helia listed on the Australian Securities Exchange in 2014 after its US-based parent, Genworth Financial (NYSE: GNW), sold down its stake. It has since exited. With a history spanning over 50 years, Helia is the largest provider of lenders' mortgage insurance, or LMI, in Australia. In Australia, LMI is predominantly purchased on loans with a loan/value ratio, or LVR, above 80%. LMI protects a lender against a potential loss (gap) between the outstanding loan amount and sale proceeds on a delinquent loan property. LMI does not protect the borrower, however the premium is paid by the borrower. It's regulated by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, which requires it to meet minimum regulatory capital requirements.
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