Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) 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 .
Matrix Composites & Engineering Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Matrix Composites & Engineering 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.
Matrix Composites & Engineering Forward PE Ratio Chart
Matrix Composites & Engineering Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
217.39
28.57
Matrix Composites & Engineering Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2024-12
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
11.40
217.39
35.71
28.57
ASX:MCE vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Matrix Composites & Engineering'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.
Matrix Composites & Engineering Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Matrix Composites & Engineering's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Matrix Composites & Engineering's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Matrix Composites & Engineering 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.
Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.88 as of Jul. 09, 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 Matrix Composites & Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Matrix Composites & Engineering ranks #457 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 71.5%.
Is Matrix Composites & Engineering's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Matrix Composites & Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.88. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29. Matrix Composites & Engineering's value of 19.88 is 39.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Matrix Composites & Engineering ranks #457 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Matrix Composites & Engineering has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Matrix Composites & Engineering's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Matrix Composites & Engineering ranks #457 out of 639 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Matrix Composites & Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29. Matrix Composites & Engineering's value of 19.88 is 39.1% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 14.29, based on 639 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. Matrix Composites & Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.88 is 39.1% 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 Matrix Composites & Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Matrix Composites & Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Matrix Composites & Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$0.38, compared to a current price of A$0.40 — trading 4.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.88 and 39.1% above the Construction industry median of 14.29. Matrix Composites & Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 10 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 Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.88 as of Jul. 09, 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 Matrix Composites & Engineering (ASX:MCE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Matrix Composites & Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$0.40 is trading 4.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$0.38.
GuruFocus considers Matrix Composites & Engineering to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MCE:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.88
GF Value™: A$0.38 vs. price of A$0.40 (4.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.1% above the Construction median (#457 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MCE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Matrix Composites & Engineering Business Description
Matrix Composites & Engineering Ltd is a manufacturer of engineered products and services for the offshore oil and gas, civil and infrastructure, and defence industry. The group is also involved in the businesses of manufacturing and supplying capital drilling equipment, consisting of syntactic foam buoyancy; manufacturing and supply of subsea umbilical risers and flowline (SURF) ancillary equipment and associated services; and manufacturing and supply of well construction products, including centralizers and conductors. Its products consist of buoyancy systems, epoxy resin systems, energy absorption systems, reinforced thermoplastics, and others. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Brazil and rest from Australia, Japan, China, the United States of America, and other regions.
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