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Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) 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 .
Helloworld Travel Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Helloworld Travel Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Helloworld Travel'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.
Helloworld Travel Forward PE Ratio Chart
Helloworld Travel Annual Data
Trend
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.67
15.02
13.12
76.92
7.51
Helloworld Travel Semi-Annual Data
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.33
15.67
18.45
15.02
18.25
13.12
12.97
76.92
8.91
7.51
8.42
ASX:HLO vs BKNG, ABNB, RCL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Travel Services subindustry, Helloworld Travel'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.
Helloworld Travel Forward PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Helloworld Travel's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Helloworld Travel'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.
Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.80 as of Aug. 04, 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 Helloworld Travel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #35 out of 350 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 10%.
Is Helloworld Travel's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Helloworld Travel's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.80. The Travel & Leisure industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.32. Helloworld Travel's value of 7.80 is 49.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #35 out of 350 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Helloworld Travel has a GF Score™ of 36/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Helloworld Travel's Forward PE Ratio compare to BKNG and ABNB?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Helloworld Travel ranks #35 out of 350 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Helloworld Travel in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.32. Helloworld Travel's value of 7.80 is 49.1% 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 a Travel & Leisure company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.32, based on 350 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. Helloworld Travel's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.80 is 49.1% 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 Helloworld Travel and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Helloworld Travel's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.80. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Helloworld Travel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.96, compared to a current price of A$1.58 — trading 64.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.80 and 49.1% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.32. Helloworld Travel's overall GF Score™ is 36/100 with 7 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 Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.80 as of Aug. 04, 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 Helloworld Travel (ASX:HLO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Helloworld Travel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$1.58 is trading 64.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.96.
GuruFocus considers Helloworld Travel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:HLO:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.80
GF Value™: A$0.96 vs. price of A$1.58 (64.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.1% below the Travel & Leisure median (#35 of 350)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:HLO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Helloworld Travel Ltd is an Australian-based travel distribution company. The company has four reportable segments: Travel Operations Australia, Travel Operations New Zealand, Travel Operations Rest of World, Transport Logistics, and Warehousing. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Travel Operations Australia. The company generates revenue from Commissions, transactions, and service fees, Marketing-related activities, Freight revenue, and Other revenue.
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