PLS GroupASX:PLS -1.72%66 Forward PE Ratio is 16.91 as of Jul. 06, 2026. GuruFocus rates ASX:PLS with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of A$2.30 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 483 Metals & Mining companies, PLS Group ranks worse than 69.15% on this metric.
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 .
PLS Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
PLS Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for PLS 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.
PLS Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
PLS Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-06
2019-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
28.41
27.78
37.17
5.17
11.59
15.36
45.83
PLS Group Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
28.41
19.53
27.78
37.17
25.13
5.17
5.50
11.59
10.54
15.36
365.00
45.83
199.09
PLS Group Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, PLS 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.
PLS Group Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, PLS Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where PLS 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.
PLS Group (ASX:PLS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.91 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 PLS Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #334 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is PLS Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
PLS Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.91. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. PLS Group's value of 16.91 is 47.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #334 out of 483 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, PLS Group has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does PLS Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, PLS Group ranks #334 out of 483 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places PLS Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. PLS Group's value of 16.91 is 47.9% 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. PLS Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.91 is 47.9% 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 PLS Group 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. PLS Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is PLS Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group (ASX:PLS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.30, compared to a current price of A$5.14 — trading 123.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.91 and 47.9% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.43. PLS Group's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 6 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.91 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 PLS Group (ASX:PLS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, PLS Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$5.14 is trading 123.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.30.
GuruFocus considers PLS Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:PLS:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.91
GF Value™: A$2.30 vs. price of A$5.14 (123.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.9% above the Metals & Mining median (#334 of 483)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:PLS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
PLS is a mining and exploration company with operations in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. Its primary asset is its Pilgangoora lithium spodumene mine and concentrator. Smaller operations produce tantalite, a byproduct of lithium processing. Pilgangoora lithium mine has approximately 25 years of mine life remaining.
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