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IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) 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 .
IDLC Finance Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
IDLC Finance Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDLC Finance'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.
IDLC Finance Forward PE Ratio Chart
IDLC Finance Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.25
5.68
IDLC Finance Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.25
7.30
6.86
6.49
5.68
6.08
DHA:IDLC vs V, MA, AXP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, IDLC Finance'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.
IDLC Finance Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, IDLC Finance's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDLC Finance'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.
IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.49 as of Jul. 18, 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 IDLC Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #42 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 22.5%.
Is IDLC Finance's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IDLC Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.49. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.55. IDLC Finance's value of 6.49 is 38.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #42 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDLC Finance has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDLC Finance's Forward PE Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, IDLC Finance ranks #42 out of 187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places IDLC Finance in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.55. IDLC Finance's value of 6.49 is 38.5% 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 Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.55, based on 187 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. IDLC Finance's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.49 is 38.5% 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 IDLC Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDLC Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDLC Finance stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is BDT45.77, compared to a current price of BDT43.90 — trading 4.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.49 and 38.5% below the Credit Services industry median of 10.55. IDLC Finance's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 4 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 IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.49 as of Jul. 18, 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 IDLC Finance (DHA:IDLC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDLC Finance stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of BDT43.90 is trading 4.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of BDT45.77.
GuruFocus considers IDLC Finance to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for DHA:IDLC:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.49
GF Value™: BDT45.77 vs. price of BDT43.90 (4.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.5% below the Credit Services median (#42 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DHA:IDLC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDLC Finance PLC is a multiproduct financial institution with its presence in Corporate, SME, and Retail segments. The group provides diversified loan products to small businesses and women entrepreneurs, home loans, and loan solutions to corporate clients, including providing a green banking solution. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following segments: Core financing, Investment banking, Brokerage, and Asset Management businesses. The majority of its revenue is generated from the Core financing business segment. Geographically, it operates in Bangladesh.
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