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Cellcom IsraelCELJF 57 Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates CELJF with a GF Score™ of 57/100 and a GF Value™ of $5.55 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Telecommunication Services companies, Cellcom Israel ranks worse than 59.52% on this metric.
Cellcom Israel (OTCPK:CELJF) 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 .
Cellcom Israel Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cellcom Israel Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cellcom Israel Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.59
20.22
Cellcom Israel Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.59
18.08
21.37
19.70
20.22
17.44
CELJF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Cellcom Israel's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cellcom Israel'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.
Cellcom Israel (CELJF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.15 as of Jul. 28, 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #125 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 59.5%.
Is Cellcom Israel's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cellcom Israel's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46. Cellcom Israel's value of 16.15 is 11.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #125 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cellcom Israel has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cellcom Israel's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Cellcom Israel ranks #125 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cellcom Israel in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46. Cellcom Israel's value of 16.15 is 11.7% 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 14.46, 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. Cellcom Israel's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.15 is 11.7% 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 Cellcom Israel and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cellcom Israel's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cellcom Israel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel (CELJF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.55, compared to a current price of $10.50 — trading 89.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 and 11.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.46. Cellcom Israel's overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 5 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.15 as of Jul. 28, 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 Cellcom Israel (CELJF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cellcom Israel stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $10.50 is trading 89.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.55.
GuruFocus considers Cellcom Israel to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CELJF:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.15
GF Value™: $5.55 vs. price of $10.50 (89.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#125 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CELJF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cellcom Israel Ltd is an Israeli communications group that provides a wide variety of communication services in Israel. Additionally, it also provides electricity supply services to private and business customers. The group's operating segments are: Cellular Communications, Fixed Line Communications, and Electricity Supply. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Cellular Communications segment, which provides cellular communications services in Israel, on several networks deployed across the country, which include calls, text messages (SMS, MMS), internet access, and transfer of data over the internet and other associated equipment and services. In addition, the group provides overseas roaming services to its customers and to customers of foreign operators visiting Israel.
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