Capstone HoldingCAPS -3.21%23 Forward PE Ratio is 4.27 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates CAPS with a GF Score™ of 23/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.11 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 157 Building Materials companies, Capstone Holding ranks better than 98.09% on this metric.
Capstone Holding (NAS:CAPS) 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 .
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Capstone Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Capstone Holding's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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CAPS vs BASA, CRH, VMC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Building Materials subindustry, Capstone 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.
Capstone Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Building Materials Industry
For the Building Materials industry and Basic Materials sector, Capstone Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Capstone 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.
Capstone Holding (CAPS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.27 as of Jul. 13, 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 Capstone Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Capstone Holding ranks #3 out of 157 companies in the Building Materials industry, placing it in the top 1.9%.
Is Capstone Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Capstone Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.27. The Building Materials industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.76. Capstone Holding's value of 4.27 is 66.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Capstone Holding ranks #3 out of 157 companies in the Building Materials industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Capstone Holding has a GF Score™ of 23/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Capstone Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to BASA and CRH?
According to the Building Materials industry distribution chart, Capstone Holding ranks #3 out of 157 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Capstone Holding in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.76. Capstone Holding's value of 4.27 is 66.5% 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 Building Materials company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Building Materials companies is 12.76, based on 157 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. Capstone Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.27 is 66.5% 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 Capstone Holding and its competitors. For the Building Materials industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Capstone Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Capstone Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Holding (CAPS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.11, compared to a current price of $0.26 — trading 133% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.27 and 66.5% below the Building Materials industry median of 12.76. Capstone Holding's overall GF Score™ is 23/100 with 7 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 Capstone Holding (CAPS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.27 as of Jul. 13, 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 Capstone Holding (CAPS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Capstone Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.26 is trading 133% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.11.
GuruFocus considers Capstone Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CAPS:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.27
GF Value™: $0.11 vs. price of $0.26 (133% above fair value)
Industry Position: 66.5% below the Building Materials median (#3 of 157)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CAPS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Capstone Holding Corp is a national, technology-enabled building products distribution and installation platform. The Company has two reportable segments: (i) the TotalStone segment, which includes the operations of TotalStone, LLC and Canadian Stone Industries, and (ii) the Carolina Stone segment, which includes the operations of Carolina Stone Distributors. Both segments are engaged in the distribution and fabrication of natural and manufactured stone and related building products.
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