Entravision Communications (NYSE:EVC) 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 .
Entravision Communications Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Entravision Communications 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.
Entravision Communications Forward PE Ratio Chart
Entravision Communications Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.28
24.15
Entravision Communications Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2018-09
Forward PE Ratio
20.28
23.04
18.02
26.32
24.15
26.95
28.74
10.20
EVC vs EEX, CCO, CRTO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Entravision Communications'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.
Entravision Communications Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Entravision Communications's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Entravision Communications's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Entravision Communications 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.
Entravision Communications (EVC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 501.69 as of Jul. 02, 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 Entravision Communications and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Entravision Communications ranks #375 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 98.7%.
Is Entravision Communications' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Entravision Communications' current Forward PE Ratio is 501.69. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. Entravision Communications' value of 501.69 is 3466.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Entravision Communications ranks #375 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Entravision Communications has a GF Score™ of 47/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Entravision Communications' Forward PE Ratio compare to EEX and CCO?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Entravision Communications ranks #375 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Entravision Communications in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. Entravision Communications' value of 501.69 is 3466.9% 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 14.07, based on 380 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. Entravision Communications's current Forward PE Ratio of 501.69 is 3466.9% 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 Entravision Communications and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Entravision Communications's current Forward PE Ratio is 501.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Entravision Communications stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Entravision Communications (EVC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.79, compared to a current price of $13.05 — trading 244.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 501.69 and 3466.9% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.07. Entravision Communications' overall GF Score™ is 47/100 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 Entravision Communications (EVC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 501.69 as of Jul. 02, 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 Entravision Communications (EVC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Entravision Communications stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.05 is trading 244.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.79.
GuruFocus considers Entravision Communications to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for EVC:
Forward PE Ratio: 501.69
GF Value™: $3.79 vs. price of $13.05 (244.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3466.9% above the Media - Diversified median (#375 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EVC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Entravision Communications Corp owns and operates Spanish language television and radio stations in the United States. The Company also owns and operates a smaller group of television stations that broadcast English language programming and has operations that provide programmatic advertising technology and services. The Company has organized its operations into two reportable segments. Its media segment includes its television, radio, and digital marketing operations. Its advertising and technology services segment provides programmatic advertising and technology services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the advertising and technology services segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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