China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) 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 Aluminum International Engineering Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Aluminum International Engineering 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 Aluminum International Engineering Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Aluminum International Engineering Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.60
23.83
China Aluminum International Engineering Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.60
20.36
22.20
20.67
23.83
FRA:4AI vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, China Aluminum International Engineering'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 Aluminum International Engineering Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
China Aluminum International Engineering 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 Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.54 as of Jul. 09, 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 Aluminum International Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #358 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 56%.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Aluminum International Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.54. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.14. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 19.54 is 38.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #358 out of 639 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, China Aluminum International Engineering has a GF Score™ of 33/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Aluminum International Engineering's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, China Aluminum International Engineering ranks #358 out of 639 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Aluminum International Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.14. China Aluminum International Engineering's value of 19.54 is 38.2% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 14.14, based on 639 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 Aluminum International Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.54 is 38.2% 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 China Aluminum International Engineering and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Aluminum International Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Aluminum International Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.25, compared to a current price of €0.19 — trading 22.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.54 and 38.2% above the Construction industry median of 14.14. China Aluminum International Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 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 China Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.54 as of Jul. 09, 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 Aluminum International Engineering (FRA:4AI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Aluminum International Engineering stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.19 is trading 22.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.25.
GuruFocus considers China Aluminum International Engineering to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4AI:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.54
GF Value™: €0.25 vs. price of €0.19 (22.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 38.2% above the Construction median (#358 of 639)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4AI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Aluminum International Engineering Business Description
China Aluminum International Engineering Corp Ltd is a technology, engineering service, and equipment provider in the non-ferrous metals industry in China, capable of providing a full range of integrated technology and engineering design and construction services for various businesses in the entire nonferrous metals industry chain. The Company is organized into business units based on products and services with three reportable segments: Design consulting business segment, EPC project general contracting and construction business segment, and The Equipment Manufacturing segment. It earns its revenue from its operations in China.
33GF Score
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