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China Water Affairs Group (OTCPK:CWAFF) 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 Water Affairs Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Water Affairs Group 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 Water Affairs Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Water Affairs Group Annual Data
Trend
2017-03
2018-03
2019-03
2020-03
2021-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.43
10.99
8.50
4.99
5.01
7.16
7.16
China Water Affairs Group Semi-Annual Data
2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.43
9.43
10.99
11.03
8.50
6.23
4.99
5.58
5.01
7.16
7.23
7.16
CWAFF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, China Water Affairs Group'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 Water Affairs Group Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, China Water Affairs Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Water Affairs Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Water Affairs Group 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.53 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 China Water Affairs Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #29 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 10.5%.
Is China Water Affairs Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Water Affairs Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.53. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63. China Water Affairs Group's value of 6.53 is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #29 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Water Affairs Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Water Affairs Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, China Water Affairs Group ranks #29 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Water Affairs Group in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63. China Water Affairs Group's value of 6.53 is 55.4% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.63, based on 275 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 Water Affairs Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.53 is 55.4% 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 Water Affairs Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Water Affairs Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Water Affairs Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.60, compared to a current price of $0.62 — trading 3.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.53 and 55.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.63. China Water Affairs Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 10 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 Water Affairs Group (CWAFF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.53 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 China Water Affairs Group (CWAFF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Water Affairs Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.62 is trading 3.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.60.
GuruFocus considers China Water Affairs Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CWAFF:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.53
GF Value™: $0.60 vs. price of $0.62 (3.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#29 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CWAFF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Water Affairs Group Ltd is a Chinese water utility company that builds, operates, and invests in water affairs projects in China. The firm's primary segments include City water supply operation, main contractor construction, Environmental protection, and Pipeline direct drinking water supply. It generates a majority of its revenue from the City water supply operation segment. Geographically, the company generates a maximum share of its revenue from the People's Republic of China.
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