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Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) 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 .
Telecom Argentina Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Telecom Argentina Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina Forward PE Ratio Chart
Telecom Argentina Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
241.83
Telecom Argentina Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
241.83
227.40
BUE:TECO2 vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Telecom Argentina's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Telecom Argentina'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.
Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 288.60 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #205 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 97.6%.
Is Telecom Argentina's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Telecom Argentina's current Forward PE Ratio is 288.60. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. Telecom Argentina's value of 288.60 is 1924.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #205 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Telecom Argentina has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Telecom Argentina's Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Telecom Argentina ranks #205 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Telecom Argentina in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. Telecom Argentina's value of 288.60 is 1924.6% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.26, based on 210 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. Telecom Argentina's current Forward PE Ratio of 288.60 is 1924.6% 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 Telecom Argentina and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Telecom Argentina's current Forward PE Ratio is 288.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Telecom Argentina stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ARS3,303.62, compared to a current price of ARS4,150.00 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 288.60 and 1924.6% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.26. Telecom Argentina's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 9 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 288.60 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 Telecom Argentina (BUE:TECO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Telecom Argentina stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ARS4,150.00 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of ARS3,303.62.
GuruFocus considers Telecom Argentina to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BUE:TECO2:
Forward PE Ratio: 288.60
GF Value™: ARS3,303.62 vs. price of ARS4,150.00 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 1924.6% above the Telecommunication Services median (#205 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BUE:TECO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Telecom Argentina SA offers its customers quadruple play services, combining mobile telephony services, cable television services, Internet services and fixed telephony services. It also provides other telephone-related services such as international long-distance and wholesale services, data transmission and IT solutions outsourcing and install, operate and develop cable television and data transmission services. The company operates in segments: ICT Services provided in Argentina: Personal Network; ICT Services provided in Argentina - TMA Network; and Other segments..
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