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CIE Automotive (OTCPK:CUOTF) 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 .
CIE Automotive Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CIE Automotive Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive Forward PE Ratio Chart
CIE Automotive Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.61
CIE Automotive Semi-Annual Data
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.61
CUOTF vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CIE Automotive's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CIE Automotive'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.
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.70 as of Jul. 14, 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #131 out of 596 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 22%.
Is CIE Automotive's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CIE Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.70. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. CIE Automotive's value of 8.70 is 33.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #131 out of 596 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, CIE Automotive has a GF Score™ of 93/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CIE Automotive's Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, CIE Automotive ranks #131 out of 596 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CIE Automotive in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. CIE Automotive's value of 8.70 is 33.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.04, based on 596 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. CIE Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.70 is 33.3% 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 CIE Automotive and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CIE Automotive's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CIE Automotive stock overvalued right now?
CIE Automotive (CUOTF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.70. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.19, compared to a current price of $31.00 — trading 0.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.70 and 33.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.04. CIE Automotive's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 2 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.70 as of Jul. 14, 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 CIE Automotive (CUOTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CIE Automotive stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $31.00 is trading 0.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $31.19.
Key valuation signals for CUOTF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.70
GF Value™: $31.19 vs. price of $31.00 (0.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#131 of 596)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CUOTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CIE Automotive SA is a supplier of components and subassemblies for the automotive market. Cie Automotive produces components for engines, gearboxes, transmissions, chassis, interior and exterior trims, and roof systems. The company's clients include Renault, Magna, Chrysler, Daimler, Schaeffler, Ford, Nexteer, Volkswagen, and Faurecia. Next to its core automotive business, Cie Automotive operates a process improvement service through a subsidiary. The majority of revenue and operating profits are generated in Cie Automotive's core segment automotive components. Geographically, Europe and NAFTA are the largest sources of operating profits for the company.
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