CHAR TechnologiesCTRNF 48 Forward PE Ratio is 13.05 as of Jul. 10, 2026. GuruFocus rates CTRNF with a GF Score™ of 48/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.17 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 94 Waste Management companies, CHAR Technologies ranks better than 62.77% on this metric.
CHAR Technologies (OTCPK:CTRNF) 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 .
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CHAR Technologies Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CHAR Technologies's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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CTRNF vs WM, RSG, WCN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Waste Management subindustry, CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies Forward PE Ratio vs Waste Management Industry
For the Waste Management industry and Industrials sector, CHAR Technologies's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CHAR Technologies'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.
CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.05 as of Jul. 10, 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #35 out of 94 companies in the Waste Management industry, placing it in the top 37.2%.
Is CHAR Technologies' Forward PE Ratio too high?
CHAR Technologies' current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05. The Waste Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. CHAR Technologies' value of 13.05 is 15.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #35 out of 94 companies in the Waste Management industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CHAR Technologies has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CHAR Technologies' Forward PE Ratio compare to WM and RSG?
According to the Waste Management industry distribution chart, CHAR Technologies ranks #35 out of 94 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts CHAR Technologies in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. CHAR Technologies' value of 13.05 is 15.5% 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 Waste Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Waste Management companies is 15.45, based on 94 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. CHAR Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.05 is 15.5% 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 CHAR Technologies and its competitors. For the Waste Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CHAR Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CHAR Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.17, compared to a current price of $0.20 — trading 15.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05 and 15.5% below the Waste Management industry median of 15.45. CHAR Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 48/100 with 7 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.05 as of Jul. 10, 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 CHAR Technologies (CTRNF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CHAR Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.20 is trading 15.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.17.
GuruFocus considers CHAR Technologies to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CTRNF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.05
GF Value™: $0.17 vs. price of $0.20 (15.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.5% below the Waste Management median (#35 of 94)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CTRNF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CHAR Technologies Ltd. is a Canada-based cleantech development and environmental services company. The Company is specialized in high temperature pyrolysis (HTP), converting woody biomass and organic materials into renewable energy (renewable natural gas (RNG) or green hydrogen) and valuable biocarbon (biocoal CleanFyre, biochar, or activated biochar SulfaCHAR). Its additional services include environmental compliance, environmental management, engineering and resource efficiency. The Company's subsidiaries include Char Biocarbon Inc., Altech Environmental Consulting Ltd., Char Technologies Thorold Inc., and Char Technologies USA.
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