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Chinasoft International (OTCPK:CFTLF) 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 .
Chinasoft International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Chinasoft International 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.
Chinasoft International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Chinasoft International Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.58
15.77
16.56
15.43
13.25
13.19
14.43
13.00
Chinasoft International Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.58
10.26
15.77
10.28
16.56
23.31
15.43
14.88
13.25
15.36
13.19
14.43
16.00
13.00
13.97
CFTLF vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Chinasoft International'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.
Chinasoft International Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chinasoft International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinasoft International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Chinasoft International 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.
Chinasoft International (CFTLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.97 as of Sep. 17, 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 Chinasoft International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #309 out of 1187 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 26%.
Is Chinasoft International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Chinasoft International's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.97. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.16. Chinasoft International's value of 13.97 is 18.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #309 out of 1187 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinasoft International has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinasoft International's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #309 out of 1187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Chinasoft International in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.16. Chinasoft International's value of 13.97 is 18.6% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 17.16, based on 1,187 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. Chinasoft International's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.97 is 18.6% 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 Chinasoft International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinasoft International's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.97. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinasoft International stock overvalued right now?
Chinasoft International (CFTLF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.97. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.83, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.97 and 18.6% below the Software industry median of 17.16. Chinasoft International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Chinasoft International (CFTLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.97 as of Sep. 17, 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 Chinasoft International (CFTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinasoft International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.83.
Key valuation signals for CFTLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.97
GF Value™: $0.83 vs. price of $0.53 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.6% below the Software median (#309 of 1187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CFTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinasoft International Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are development and provision of information technology (IT) solutions services, and IT outsourcing services. The company's Nature of goods and services Project-based development services, Outsourcing services, Other services, Sales of software and hardware products of which majority of revenue comes from Outsourcing services. The group now has only one operating segment. The Group's operations are mainly located in its country of domicile, the People's Republic of China. The company has presence in PRC, Malaysia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, and Indonesia. The majority of revenue comes from PRC.
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