China Longyuan Power Group (OTCPK:CLPXY) 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 Longyuan Power Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Longyuan Power Group 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.
China Longyuan Power Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Longyuan Power Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.57
7.43
17.61
7.94
4.91
6.81
7.26
China Longyuan Power Group Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2020-06
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.83
7.61
6.57
6.96
6.37
6.27
5.71
7.43
13.02
16.50
18.32
17.61
13.85
13.83
8.14
7.94
8.10
8.52
5.91
4.91
4.75
5.81
6.04
6.81
6.70
8.01
8.28
7.26
8.30
China Longyuan Power Group Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, China Longyuan Power 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.
China Longyuan Power Group Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, China Longyuan Power Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Longyuan Power Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Longyuan Power Group 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.
China Longyuan Power Group (CLPXY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.09 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 China Longyuan Power Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Longyuan Power Group ranks #166 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is China Longyuan Power Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Longyuan Power Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.09. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23. China Longyuan Power Group's value of 8.09 is 46.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Longyuan Power Group ranks #166 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Longyuan Power Group has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Longyuan Power Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, China Longyuan Power Group ranks #166 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Longyuan Power Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23. China Longyuan Power Group's value of 8.09 is 46.9% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.23, based on 204 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 Longyuan Power Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.09 is 46.9% 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 Longyuan Power Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Longyuan Power Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.09. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Longyuan Power Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Longyuan Power Group (CLPXY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.00, compared to a current price of $6.83 — trading 14.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.09 and 46.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.23. China Longyuan Power Group's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 China Longyuan Power Group (CLPXY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.09 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 China Longyuan Power Group (CLPXY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Longyuan Power Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $6.83 is trading 14.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $8.00.
GuruFocus considers China Longyuan Power Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CLPXY:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.09
GF Value™: $8.00 vs. price of $6.83 (14.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.9% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers median (#166 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CLPXY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Longyuan is China's largest wind power operator, with consolidated installed wind capacity of 32.1 gigawatts as of end-2025. Its wind farms are widely distributed across China, and the company has also expanded overseas, including projects in Canada and South Africa. In addition to wind, Longyuan owns renewable assets in solar and tidal energy. Wind accounts for about 70% of consolidated installed capacity, with the remainder from solar and other renewables. China Energy Investment—formed through the merger of China Guodian Corporation and China Shenhua Group—is the controlling shareholder with a stake of about 58.7%.
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