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CuriosityStreamCURI +36.84%64 Forward PE Ratio is 46.15 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates CURI with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.40 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Media - Diversified companies, CuriosityStream ranks worse than 79.89% on this metric.
CuriosityStream (NAS:CURI) 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 .
CuriosityStream Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CuriosityStream Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CuriosityStream'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.
CuriosityStream Forward PE Ratio Chart
CuriosityStream Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
191.50
CuriosityStream Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
191.07
191.50
569.00
48.30
CURI vs CAST, MDIA, FLZH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Broadcasting subindustry, CuriosityStream'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.
CuriosityStream Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, CuriosityStream's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CuriosityStream'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.
CuriosityStream (CURI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 46.15 as of Aug. 13, 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 CuriosityStream and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CuriosityStream ranks #302 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 79.9%.
Is CuriosityStream's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CuriosityStream's current Forward PE Ratio is 46.15. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. CuriosityStream's value of 46.15 is 224.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CuriosityStream ranks #302 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, CuriosityStream has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CuriosityStream's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAST and MDIA?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, CuriosityStream ranks #302 out of 378 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CuriosityStream in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. CuriosityStream's value of 46.15 is 224.9% above 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.21, based on 378 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. CuriosityStream's current Forward PE Ratio of 46.15 is 224.9% above 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 CuriosityStream and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CuriosityStream's current Forward PE Ratio is 46.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CuriosityStream stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CuriosityStream (CURI) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.40, compared to a current price of $3.81 — trading 58.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 46.15 and 224.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.21. CuriosityStream's overall GF Score™ is 64/100 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 CuriosityStream (CURI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 46.15 as of Aug. 13, 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 CuriosityStream (CURI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CuriosityStream stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.81 is trading 58.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.40.
GuruFocus considers CuriosityStream to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CURI:
Forward PE Ratio: 46.15
GF Value™: $2.40 vs. price of $3.81 (58.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 224.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#302 of 378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CURI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CuriosityStream Inc is a media and entertainment company. It offers premium video programming across the principal categories of factual entertainment, including science, history, society, nature, lifestyle, and technology. The firm's products and services are Direct to Consumer Business, Partner Direct Business, Bundled Distribution, Content Licensing, and Others. The majority of the revenue comes from the direct business and Content licensing. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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