CLP HoldingsCLPHF 71 Forward PE Ratio is 15.70 as of Jul. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates CLPHF with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.09 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Utilities - Regulated companies, CLP Holdings ranks worse than 61.09% on this metric.
CLP Holdings's Forward PE Ratio for today is 15.70.
CLP Holdings (OTCPK:CLPHF) 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 .
CLP Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CLP Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CLP Holdings'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.
CLP Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
CLP Holdings Annual Data
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14.06
15.13
13.53
17.45
17.04
14.58
16.81
12.50
12.94
12.38
14.44
CLP Holdings Semi-Annual Data
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14.06
16.18
15.13
16.31
13.53
15.06
17.45
24.33
17.04
15.87
14.58
15.50
16.81
16.37
12.50
16.05
12.94
12.41
12.38
13.46
14.44
CLPHF vs NEE, SO, DUK: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Electric subindustry, CLP Holdings'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.
CLP Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, CLP Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CLP Holdings'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.
CLP Holdings (CLPHF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.70 as of Jul. 12, 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 CLP Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #168 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 61.1%.
Is CLP Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
CLP Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 15.70. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.59. CLP Holdings' value of 15.70 is 7.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #168 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CLP Holdings has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CLP Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to NEE and SO?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, CLP Holdings ranks #168 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CLP Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.59. CLP Holdings' value of 15.70 is 7.6% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.59, based on 275 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. CLP Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.70 is 7.6% 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 CLP Holdings and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CLP Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CLP Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLP Holdings (CLPHF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.09, compared to a current price of $9.28 — trading 14.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.70 and 7.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.59. CLP Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 71/100 with 9 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 CLP Holdings (CLPHF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.70 as of Jul. 12, 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 CLP Holdings (CLPHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CLP Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $9.28 is trading 14.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.09.
GuruFocus considers CLP Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CLPHF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.70
GF Value™: $8.09 vs. price of $9.28 (14.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#168 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLPHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CLP Holdings is the larger of the two electric utility companies in Hong Kong, serving 80% of the territory's population. It generates, transmits, and distributes electricity to about 2.8 million customer accounts in Kowloon and the New Territories through its wholly owned network. The business is regulated by the Hong Kong government, with a permitted return on net fixed assets of 8% to December 2033. About 70% of group EBITDA is from Hong Kong, its highest-quality business. Besides Hong Kong, the company has expanded overseas, with generation and energy retail assets in Australia and generation assets in China, India, Taiwan, and Southeast Asia.
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