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Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) 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 .
Hidrovias DO Brasil Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hidrovias DO Brasil Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hidrovias DO Brasil Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.51
8.50
8.98
17.01
6.73
9.30
Hidrovias DO Brasil Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.51
19.88
21.10
10.00
8.50
15.02
10.54
10.78
8.98
8.14
37.88
20.16
17.01
6.73
10.81
54.70
7.86
9.30
18.81
BSP:HBSA3 vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hidrovias DO Brasil's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hidrovias DO Brasil'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.
Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #372 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 75.9%.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.00. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. Hidrovias DO Brasil's value of 22.00 is 60.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #372 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hidrovias DO Brasil has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hidrovias DO Brasil's Forward PE Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hidrovias DO Brasil ranks #372 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hidrovias DO Brasil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. Hidrovias DO Brasil's value of 22.00 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.70, based on 490 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. Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.00 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hidrovias DO Brasil's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hidrovias DO Brasil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$2.70, compared to a current price of R$3.37 — trading 24.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.00 and 60.6% above the Transportation industry median of 13.70. Hidrovias DO Brasil's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.00 as of Jul. 22, 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 Hidrovias DO Brasil (BSP:HBSA3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hidrovias DO Brasil stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$3.37 is trading 24.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$2.70.
GuruFocus considers Hidrovias DO Brasil to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:HBSA3:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.00
GF Value™: R$2.70 vs. price of R$3.37 (24.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.6% above the Transportation median (#372 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:HBSA3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hidrovias DO Brasil SA provides integrated logistics solutions for waterway handling and transportation in Brazil and abroad. Its activities include transportation of goods; construction and operation of ports, cargo terminals, shipyards, workshops, and warehouses; river and sea navigation, coastal navigation, and storage of goods; provision of logistics services, either directly or through third parties; other related activities or activities that are somehow related to its business purpose. Its segments include North Corridor, South Corridor, and Santos, with the majority of the revenue deriving from North Corridor segment that provides integrated logistics services for the transportation of products through cargo transshipment and river navigation.
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