Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) 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 .
Mineral Resources Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mineral Resources Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mineral Resources Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
41.84
10.15
11.56
10.78
13.62
9.43
7.05
6.74
15.92
16.84
Mineral Resources Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.08
41.84
12.59
10.15
16.45
11.56
22.88
10.78
11.95
13.62
12.33
9.43
13.51
7.05
6.87
6.74
14.71
15.92
16.84
33.12
Mineral Resources Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Mineral Resources's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mineral Resources'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.
Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.36 as of Jul. 06, 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 Mineral Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #343 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 71%.
Is Mineral Resources' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mineral Resources' current Forward PE Ratio is 18.36. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. Mineral Resources' value of 18.36 is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #343 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mineral Resources has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mineral Resources' Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Mineral Resources ranks #343 out of 483 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Mineral Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. Mineral Resources' value of 18.36 is 60.6% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.43, based on 483 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. Mineral Resources's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.36 is 60.6% 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 Mineral Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mineral Resources's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mineral Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$72.86, compared to a current price of A$64.54 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.36 and 60.6% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.43. Mineral Resources' overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.36 as of Jul. 06, 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 Mineral Resources (ASX:MIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mineral Resources stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$64.54 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$72.86.
GuruFocus considers Mineral Resources to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:MIN:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.36
GF Value™: A$72.86 vs. price of A$64.54 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.6% above the Metals & Mining median (#343 of 483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:MIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mineral Resources listed on the ASX in 2006 following the merger of three mining services businesses. The subsidiary companies were previously owned by managing director Chris Ellison, who remains a large shareholder despite selling down. Operations include iron ore and lithium mining, iron ore crushing and screening services for third parties, and engineering and construction for mining companies. Mining and contracting activity is focused in Western Australia.
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