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Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) 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 .
Sandfire Resources Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sandfire Resources Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sandfire 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.
Sandfire Resources Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sandfire Resources Annual Data
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2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
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2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.03
9.25
8.28
6.25
9.39
6.45
52.63
18.15
10.96
17.06
Sandfire 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
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.57
12.03
13.85
9.25
11.21
8.28
10.21
6.25
8.91
9.39
6.33
6.45
9.32
52.63
18.15
416.67
10.96
18.87
17.06
19.47
ASX:SFR vs SCCO, FCX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Sandfire 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.
Sandfire Resources Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Sandfire Resources's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sandfire 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.
Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.42 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #252 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 51.7%.
Is Sandfire Resources' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sandfire Resources' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79. Sandfire Resources' value of 10.42 is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #252 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sandfire Resources has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sandfire Resources' Forward PE Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Sandfire Resources ranks #252 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sandfire Resources in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79. Sandfire Resources' value of 10.42 is 3.4% 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 10.79, based on 487 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. Sandfire Resources's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.42 is 3.4% 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 Sandfire Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sandfire Resources's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sandfire Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$14.76, compared to a current price of A$17.64 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42 and 3.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.79. Sandfire Resources' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.42 as of Jul. 18, 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 Sandfire Resources (ASX:SFR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sandfire Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of A$17.64 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of A$14.76.
GuruFocus considers Sandfire Resources to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:SFR:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.42
GF Value™: A$14.76 vs. price of A$17.64 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Metals & Mining median (#252 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:SFR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sandfire Resources Ltd is a copper-focused mineral exploration and development company. The company's operating segments include DeGrussa Copper operations, MATSA Copper Operations, Black Butte Copper Project, Motheo Copper Operations, and Exploration and Other. It derives key revenue from the MATSA Copper Operations segment, which consists of the Minas de Aguas Tenidas (MATSA) polymetallic mining complex in Spain and exploration and evaluation activities in Spain and Portugal. The operations comprise three underground mines and a central processing facility. The mines generate revenue from the sale of copper, zinc, and lead concentrates containing a silver by-product. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from Spain, followed by China, Sweden, Malaysia, and other regions.
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