Exxaro Resources (OTCPK:EXXAF) 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 .
Exxaro Resources Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Exxaro Resources Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Exxaro Resources'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.
Exxaro Resources Forward PE Ratio Chart
Exxaro Resources Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.83
5.82
Exxaro Resources Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.83
5.05
5.82
EXXAF vs CNR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Exxaro Resources'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.
Exxaro Resources Forward PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Exxaro Resources's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Exxaro Resources'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.
Exxaro Resources (EXXAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Exxaro Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Exxaro Resources ranks #9 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 13.8%.
Is Exxaro Resources' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Exxaro Resources' current Forward PE Ratio is 5.32. The Other Energy Sources industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Exxaro Resources' value of 5.32 is 55.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Exxaro Resources ranks #9 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Exxaro Resources has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Exxaro Resources' Forward PE Ratio compare to CNR?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Exxaro Resources ranks #9 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Exxaro Resources in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Exxaro Resources' value of 5.32 is 55.7% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 12.02, based on 65 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. Exxaro Resources's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.32 is 55.7% 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 Exxaro Resources and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Exxaro Resources's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Exxaro Resources stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exxaro Resources (EXXAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $11.53, compared to a current price of $12.45 — trading 8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.32 and 55.7% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 12.02. Exxaro Resources' overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 5 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 Exxaro Resources (EXXAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Exxaro Resources (EXXAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Exxaro Resources stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.45 is trading 8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $11.53.
GuruFocus considers Exxaro Resources to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for EXXAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.32
GF Value™: $11.53 vs. price of $12.45 (8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55.7% below the Other Energy Sources median (#9 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the EXXAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Exxaro Resources Ltd is one of the South Africa-based diversified resources companies. The company's operating segments are: Coal, Energy, Metals, and Others. The majority of its revenue comes from the coal segment, whose operations are located in the Waterberg and Mpumalanga regions and are split between coal commercial operations and coal-tied operations and produce thermal and metallurgical coal, Commercial Waterberg is comprised mainly of the Grootegeluk operation, Commercial Mpumalanga comprising the Belfast and Leeuwpan operations, and Tied comprising of the Matla mine supplying its entire coal supply to Eskom; and Others comprises of the other coal affiliated operation. Geographically, the company derives majority of its revenue from the RSA region ( Republic of South Africa).
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