China Communications Services (OTCPK:CUCSF) 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 Communications Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Communications Services 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 Communications Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Communications Services Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.63
5.27
4.20
5.47
7.20
China Communications Services Semi-Annual Data
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.63
5.86
5.27
7.28
4.20
7.54
5.47
7.28
7.20
CUCSF vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, China Communications Services'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 Communications Services Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, China Communications Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Communications Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Communications Services 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 Communications Services (CUCSF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.75 as of Jun. 29, 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 Communications Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #17 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 8.1%.
Is China Communications Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Communications Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.75. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.83. China Communications Services' value of 6.75 is 51.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #17 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Communications Services has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Communications Services' Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, China Communications Services ranks #17 out of 211 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Communications Services in the top 8% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.83. China Communications Services' value of 6.75 is 51.2% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.83, based on 211 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 Communications Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.75 is 51.2% 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 Communications Services and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Communications Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Communications Services stock overvalued right now?
China Communications Services (CUCSF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 6.75. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.61, compared to a current price of $0.54 — trading 11.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.75 and 51.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.83. China Communications Services' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 Communications Services (CUCSF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.75 as of Jun. 29, 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 Communications Services (CUCSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Communications Services stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.54 is trading 11.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.61.
Key valuation signals for CUCSF:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.75
GF Value™: $0.61 vs. price of $0.54 (11.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#17 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUCSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Communications Services Business Description
China Communications Services Corp Ltd is a primary service provider in the People's Republic of China that provides integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of digital intelligence. The group offers telecommunications infrastructure services, including design, construction and project supervision and management; business process outsourcing services, including management of infrastructure for information technology, general facilities management, supply chain and products distribution; and applications, content and other services, including system integration, software development and system support, and value-added services. It has one operating segment, which is the provision of integrated comprehensive smart solutions in the field of informatisation and digitalisation.
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