China Oriental Group Co (OTCPK:CUGCF) 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 Oriental Group Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Oriental Group Co 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 Oriental Group Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Oriental Group Co Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.82
2.92
1.48
3.10
China Oriental Group Co Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
3.82
2.92
1.48
3.10
2.19
CUGCF vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, China Oriental Group Co'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 Oriental Group Co Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, China Oriental Group Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Oriental Group Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Oriental Group Co 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 Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.19 as of Jul. 03, 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 Oriental Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Oriental Group Co ranks #2 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 1.1%.
Is China Oriental Group Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Oriental Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.19. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.64. China Oriental Group Co's value of 2.19 is 83.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Oriental Group Co ranks #2 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Oriental Group Co has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Oriental Group Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, China Oriental Group Co ranks #2 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Oriental Group Co in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.64. China Oriental Group Co's value of 2.19 is 83.9% 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 a Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.64, based on 179 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 Oriental Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.19 is 83.9% 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 Oriental Group Co and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Oriental Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Oriental Group Co stock overvalued right now?
China Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 2.19. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.18, compared to a current price of $0.19 — trading 5.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.19 and 83.9% below the Steel industry median of 13.64. China Oriental Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Oriental Group Co (CUGCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.19 as of Jul. 03, 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 Oriental Group Co (CUGCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Oriental Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.19 is trading 5.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.18.
Key valuation signals for CUGCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 2.19
GF Value™: $0.18 vs. price of $0.19 (5.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 83.9% below the Steel median (#2 of 179)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUGCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Oriental Group Co Ltd is involved in investment holding and trading of steel products and iron ore. The company, along with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the manufacturing and sale of iron and steel products, the trading of steel products, iron ore, and related raw materials, the sale of power equipment, and the real estate business. The Group's product offerings mainly include rebars, billets, cold-rolled sheets and galvanized sheets, steel strips and strip products, and H-section steel products, among others. Its operating segments are: Iron and steel, which generates the maximum revenue, and Real estate. Geographically, the Group generates the majority of its revenue from the People's Republic of China (PRC).
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