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Bangkok Chain Hospital (OTCPK:BGKCF) 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 .
Bangkok Chain Hospital Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bangkok Chain Hospital Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bangkok Chain Hospital'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.
Bangkok Chain Hospital Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bangkok Chain Hospital Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.00
Bangkok Chain Hospital Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.48
11.00
11.58
BGKCF vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Bangkok Chain Hospital'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.
Bangkok Chain Hospital Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Bangkok Chain Hospital's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bangkok Chain Hospital's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Bangkok Chain Hospital 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.
Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.94 as of Jul. 30, 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #159 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 50.6%.
Is Bangkok Chain Hospital's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.33. Bangkok Chain Hospital's value of 12.94 is 29.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #159 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bangkok Chain Hospital has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bangkok Chain Hospital's Forward PE Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Bangkok Chain Hospital ranks #159 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bangkok Chain Hospital in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.33. Bangkok Chain Hospital's value of 12.94 is 29.4% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.33, based on 314 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. Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.94 is 29.4% 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bangkok Chain Hospital's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bangkok Chain Hospital stock overvalued right now?
Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.94. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.35, compared to a current price of $0.22 — trading 37.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94 and 29.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.33. Bangkok Chain Hospital's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.94 as of Jul. 30, 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 Bangkok Chain Hospital (BGKCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bangkok Chain Hospital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.22 is trading 37.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.35.
Key valuation signals for BGKCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.94
GF Value™: $0.35 vs. price of $0.22 (37.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.4% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#159 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BGKCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bangkok Chain Hospital PLC is engaged in operating private hospitals and, nursing businesses to provide medical treatment to patients in Bangkok vicinity, Chiang Rai, Saraburi, Nonthaburi, Pathumthani, Ayudhaya, Chachoengsao, Prachinburi, Sa Kaeo Province, and Lao People's Democratic Republic as well as selling healthy drinks, providing medical analysis and research services in operation rooms, and providing assets management services relevant to the hospital and property for rent. The group operates in single line of business, private hospital business.
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