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Calian GroupCLNFF +0.37%94 Forward PE Ratio is 16.24 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLNFF with a GF Score™ of 94/100 and a GF Value™ of $47.11 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Business Services companies, Calian Group ranks worse than 65.3% on this metric.
Calian Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 16.24.
Calian Group (OTCPK:CLNFF) 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 .
Calian Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Calian Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Calian Group'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.
Calian Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
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17.57
12.90
11.79
10.37
10.42
Calian Group Quarterly Data
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11.24
11.06
11.74
12.44
13.50
12.79
13.59
16.31
14.79
12.63
11.92
14.27
12.39
14.75
15.04
19.34
21.23
24.15
20.24
16.39
17.57
16.53
17.09
15.04
12.90
16.00
15.58
11.92
11.79
12.12
13.70
10.29
10.37
9.52
8.79
9.25
10.42
13.54
17.80
CLNFF vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Calian Group'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.
Calian Group Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Calian Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Calian Group'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.
Calian Group (CLNFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.24 as of Jul. 14, 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 Calian Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #271 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 65.3%.
Is Calian Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Calian Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.24. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Calian Group's value of 16.24 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #271 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Calian Group has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Calian Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Calian Group ranks #271 out of 415 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Calian Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Calian Group's value of 16.24 is 29% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.59, based on 415 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. Calian Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.24 is 29% 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 Calian Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Calian Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Calian Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group (CLNFF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.11, compared to a current price of $57.47 — trading 22% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.24 and 29% above the Business Services industry median of 12.59. Calian Group's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 6 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 Calian Group (CLNFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.24 as of Jul. 14, 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 Calian Group (CLNFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Calian Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $57.47 is trading 22% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.11.
GuruFocus considers Calian Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLNFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.24
GF Value™: $47.11 vs. price of $57.47 (22% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Business Services median (#271 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLNFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Calian Group Ltd provides services to industry and government across health, learning, defence, security, aerospace, engineering, AgTech, satcom, and IT. The company operates through four segments: Advanced Technologies, Health, Learning, and IT and Cyber Solutions (ITCS), with majority revenue from Advanced Technologies. Its solutions cover cybersecurity and cloud services, communication and connectivity, antennas and SatCom solutions, enterprise IT and managed services, defence and military support, software and embedded design, modelling and simulation, and healthcare services, including virtual care, psychological services, staff augmentation, and pharma PSP and CRO services. It generates the majority of revenue from Canada and has a presence in the United States, Europe, and other.
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