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Litigation Capital ManagementCHIX:LITL -6.09% Forward PE Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 29, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Credit Services companies, Litigation Capital Management ranks better than 96.79% on this metric.
Litigation Capital Management (CHIX:LITl) 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 .
Litigation Capital Management Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Litigation Capital Management 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.
Litigation Capital Management Forward PE Ratio Chart
Litigation Capital Management Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
33.55
Litigation Capital Management Semi-Annual Data
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
33.55
9.90
CHIX:LITL vs V, MA, AXP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Litigation Capital Management'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.
Litigation Capital Management Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Litigation Capital Management's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Litigation Capital Management's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Litigation Capital Management 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.
Litigation Capital Management (CHIX:LITL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.30 as of Jul. 29, 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 Litigation Capital Management and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Litigation Capital Management ranks #6 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 3.2%.
Is Litigation Capital Management's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Litigation Capital Management's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.30. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.60. Litigation Capital Management's value of 2.30 is 78.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Litigation Capital Management ranks #6 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Litigation Capital Management's Forward PE Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Litigation Capital Management ranks #6 out of 187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Litigation Capital Management in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.60. Litigation Capital Management's value of 2.30 is 78.3% 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 Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.60, based on 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. Litigation Capital Management's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.30 is 78.3% 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 Litigation Capital Management and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Litigation Capital Management's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Litigation Capital Management stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Litigation Capital Management (CHIX:LITL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.23, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 90.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.30 and 78.3% below the Credit Services industry median of 10.60. 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 Litigation Capital Management (CHIX:LITL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.30 as of Jul. 29, 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.
Litigation Capital Management Business Description
Litigation Capital Management Ltd is an alternative asset manager specialising in dispute financing solutions internationally, which operates two business models. The first is direct investments made from LCM's permanent balance sheet capital, and the second is third-party fund management. Under those two business models, LCM currently pursues three investment strategies: Single-case funding, Portfolio funding, and Acquisitions of claims. LCM generates its income from both its direct investments and performance fees through asset management. The group's operating segments are Fund, which generates maximum income, and LCM.
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