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China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (OTCPK:CAOLF) 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 .
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.29
5.40
10.74
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Semi-Annual Data
2017-06
2018-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.08
7.29
5.40
5.30
10.74
CAOLF vs VLO, MPC, PSX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Refining & Marketing subindustry, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'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.
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) 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.
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.52 as of Jul. 15, 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #190 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 35%.
Is China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.52. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s value of 11.52 is 5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #190 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to VLO and MPC?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) ranks #190 out of 543 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts China Aviation Oil (Singapore) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s value of 11.52 is 5% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.97, based on 543 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. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 11.52 is 5% 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.97 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 11.52. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aviation Oil (Singapore) stock overvalued right now?
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.52. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.04, compared to a current price of $1.74 — trading 67.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.52 and 5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.97. China Aviation Oil (Singapore)'s overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 1 warning sign 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.52 as of Jul. 15, 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 China Aviation Oil (Singapore) (CAOLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aviation Oil (Singapore) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.74 is trading 67.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.04.
Key valuation signals for CAOLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.52
GF Value™: $1.04 vs. price of $1.74 (67.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 5% above the Oil & Gas median (#190 of 543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAOLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Business Description
China Aviation Oil (Singapore) Corp Ltd provides transportation fuels. With the core business involving the supply and trading of jet fuel across China and internationally, covering Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, and the Middle East, the company also trades other oil products, which include fuel oil, gas oil, aviation gas, and crude oil in the Asia-Pacific region. The company operates in three segments: i) Middle Distillates: It engages in supplying and trading jet fuel and gas oil. ii) Other Oil Products: It involves the supply and trading of fuel oil, crude oil, and gasoline, and iii) Investments in Oil-Related Assets: Investments in oil-related assets through the Group's holdings in associates. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Middle distillates segment.
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