Kaiser ReefASX:KAU 34 Forward PE Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:KAU with a GF Score™ of 34/100 and a GF Value™ of A$0.30 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 485 Metals & Mining companies, Kaiser Reef ranks better than 94.64% on this metric.
Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) 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 .
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Kaiser Reef Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kaiser Reef's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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ASX:KAU vs NEM, AU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Kaiser Reef'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.
Kaiser Reef Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Kaiser Reef's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kaiser Reef'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.
Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.77 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kaiser Reef and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #26 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 5.4%.
Is Kaiser Reef's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kaiser Reef's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.77. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Kaiser Reef's value of 1.77 is 84.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #26 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Kaiser Reef has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kaiser Reef's Forward PE Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Kaiser Reef ranks #26 out of 485 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kaiser Reef in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14. Kaiser Reef's value of 1.77 is 84.1% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.14, 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. Kaiser Reef's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.77 is 84.1% 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 Kaiser Reef and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kaiser Reef's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kaiser Reef stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.30, compared to a current price of A$0.20 — trading 35% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.77 and 84.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.14. Kaiser Reef's overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.77 as of Jul. 12, 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 Kaiser Reef (ASX:KAU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kaiser Reef stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$0.20 is trading 35% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.30.
GuruFocus considers Kaiser Reef to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ASX:KAU:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.77
GF Value™: A$0.30 vs. price of A$0.20 (35% below fair value)
Industry Position: 84.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#26 of 485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:KAU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kaiser Reef Ltd is a gold producer and exploration company. The company's projects include A1 Gold Mine, Henty Gold Mine, Maldon Goldfields, and Maldon Plant. Its segments include Victoria operations and Tasmania operations. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Victoria operations segment.
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