China LiteratureCHLLF 69 Forward PE Ratio is 12.26 as of Jul. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHLLF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.56 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 243 Interactive Media companies, China Literature ranks better than 59.26% on this metric.
China Literature (OTCPK:CHLLF) 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 .
China Literature Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Literature Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Literature'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.
China Literature Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Literature Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.70
18.59
41.84
23.09
11.30
14.20
18.90
22.44
China Literature Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.70
19.42
18.59
41.84
59.88
23.09
23.26
11.30
23.75
14.20
18.90
18.27
22.44
CHLLF vs GOOGL, META, SPOT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, China Literature'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.
China Literature Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, China Literature's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Literature'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.
China Literature (CHLLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.26 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 China Literature and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #99 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 40.7%.
Is China Literature's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Literature's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.26. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58. China Literature's value of 12.26 is 9.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Literature ranks #99 out of 243 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Literature has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Literature's Forward PE Ratio compare to GOOGL and META?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, China Literature ranks #99 out of 243 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts China Literature in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58. China Literature's value of 12.26 is 9.7% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.58, based on 243 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. China Literature's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.26 is 9.7% 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 China Literature and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Literature's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Literature stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature (CHLLF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.56, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 44.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.26 and 9.7% below the Interactive Media industry median of 13.58. China Literature's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 China Literature (CHLLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.26 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 China Literature (CHLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Literature stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 44.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.56.
GuruFocus considers China Literature to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHLLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.26
GF Value™: $4.56 vs. price of $2.55 (44.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% below the Interactive Media median (#99 of 243)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Literature Ltd is an investment holding company. The company, along with its subsidiaries, provides online reading services, copyright commercialization, writer cultivation and brokerage, and operation of text work reading. It generates its revenue from Online reading through self-owned platform products. It operates in two segments: Online business, Intellectual property operations, and others. The Online business segment that derives the majority of revenue comprises online paid reading, online advertising, and game publishing. The Intellectual property operations and other segment include licensing and distribution of film and television properties, copyrights licensing, sales of adaptation rights and scripts, sales of physical books, and in-house online games operations.
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