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Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) 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 .
Anima Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Anima Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
Anima Holding Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.08
8.99
3.09
5.81
Anima Holding Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.04
8.80
20.08
26.18
16.21
5.98
8.99
5.40
9.01
4.54
3.09
6.04
8.72
6.31
5.81
6.01
BSP:ANIM3 vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Anima Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Anima Holding'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.
Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 3.91 as of Aug. 03, 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #20 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Anima Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Anima Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.91. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.82. Anima Holding's value of 3.91 is 63.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #20 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Anima Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Anima Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, Anima Holding ranks #20 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Anima Holding in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.82. Anima Holding's value of 3.91 is 63.9% 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 an Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 10.82, based on 100 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. Anima Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 3.91 is 63.9% 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 Anima Holding and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Anima Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Anima Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$3.93, compared to a current price of R$2.18 — trading 44.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 3.91 and 63.9% below the Education industry median of 10.82. Anima Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 3.91 as of Aug. 03, 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 Anima Holding (BSP:ANIM3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Anima Holding stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$2.18 is trading 44.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$3.93.
GuruFocus considers Anima Holding to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:ANIM3:
Forward PE Ratio: 3.91
GF Value™: R$3.93 vs. price of R$2.18 (44.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 63.9% below the Education median (#20 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:ANIM3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Anima Holding SA operates as a private higher education organization in Brazil. Its Education segment consists of activities performed by the subsidiaries engaged in the provision of education services by offering elementary school and high school courses, college degrees, and professional specialization courses. The Other businesses consist of activities performed by the subsidiaries including forums, seminars, specialization courses, in-company courses, publishing books, and magazines specifically focused on management and business, preparatory courses for the Brazilian Bar exam, and analysis.
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