Character Group (The) (OTCPK:CGROF) 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 .
Character Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Character Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Chart
Character Group (The) Annual Data
Trend
2018-08
2019-08
Forward PE Ratio
10.44
9.94
Character Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
2016-02
2017-02
2018-02
2018-08
2019-08
2021-02
2022-02
2024-02
2025-02
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
10.18
9.70
10.20
10.44
9.94
11.27
14.84
11.01
8.98
18.95
CGROF vs AS, HAS, LTH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Leisure subindustry, Character Group (The)'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.
Character Group (The) Forward PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Character Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Character Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Character Group (The) 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.
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.86 as of Jul. 08, 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #85 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 24.4%.
Is Character Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Character Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 8.86. The Travel & Leisure industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.55. Character Group (The)'s value of 8.86 is 43% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #85 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Character Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Character Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to AS and HAS?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Character Group (The) ranks #85 out of 348 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Character Group (The) in the top 24% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.55. Character Group (The)'s value of 8.86 is 43% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.55, based on 348 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. Character Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 8.86 is 43% 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 Character Group (The) and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Character Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 8.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Character Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Character Group (The) (CGROF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.86. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.69, compared to a current price of $3.26 — trading 21.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.86 and 43% below the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.55. Character Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 10 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.86 as of Jul. 08, 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 Character Group (The) (CGROF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Character Group (The) stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.26 is trading 21.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.69.
Key valuation signals for CGROF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.86
GF Value™: $2.69 vs. price of $3.26 (21.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 43% below the Travel & Leisure median (#85 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CGROF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Character Group (The) PLC is engaged in the design, development, manufacture, and international distribution of toys, games, and giftware, including licensed products based on film, television, comic, and digital characters. The Group designs and distributes a wide range of toys and playthings across Pre-school, Boys, Girls, and Activity and Crafts categories, with brands such as Goo Jit Zu, Peppa Pig, and Sticki Rolls. Its principal markets are the United Kingdom and Scandinavia, with operations across Europe and the rest of the world, and international expansion is a key area of focus. The Group partners on an exclusive basis with overseas toy producers, serves toy retailers, independent stores, and distributors, and generates the majority of its revenue from the United Kingdom.
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