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WajaxFRA:5WJ 77 Forward PE Ratio is 9.93 as of Aug. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:5WJ with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of €16.05. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Industrial Distribution companies, Wajax ranks better than 80% on this metric.
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 .
Wajax Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Wajax Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Wajax'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.
Wajax Forward PE Ratio Chart
Wajax Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
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Forward PE Ratio
16.50
13.39
6.22
6.39
10.59
8.64
6.95
7.24
7.55
8.78
Wajax Quarterly Data
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
9.96
16.50
15.70
14.77
11.25
13.39
12.55
11.92
10.64
6.22
7.87
7.43
6.57
6.39
2.81
7.35
7.49
10.59
10.02
10.65
8.73
8.64
7.73
7.25
6.60
6.95
8.21
7.55
6.68
7.24
8.40
7.27
6.54
7.55
6.97
8.62
8.33
8.78
9.88
9.99
FRA:5WJ vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Wajax'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.
Wajax Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Wajax's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Wajax'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.
Wajax (FRA:5WJ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.93 as of Aug. 15, 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 Wajax and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #13 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 20%.
Is Wajax's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Wajax's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.93. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. Wajax's value of 9.93 is 52.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Wajax ranks #13 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Wajax has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Wajax's Forward PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Wajax ranks #13 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Wajax in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. Wajax's value of 9.93 is 52.3% 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 20.80, 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. Wajax's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.93 is 52.3% 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 Wajax and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Wajax's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Wajax stock overvalued right now?
Wajax (FRA:5WJ) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 9.93. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.05, compared to a current price of €18.90 — trading 17.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.93 and 52.3% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 20.80. Wajax's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Wajax (FRA:5WJ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.93 as of Aug. 15, 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 Wajax (FRA:5WJ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Wajax stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €18.90 is trading 17.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.05.
Key valuation signals for FRA:5WJ:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.93
GF Value™: €16.05 vs. price of €18.90 (17.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 52.3% below the Industrial Distribution median (#13 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:5WJ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Wajax Corp operates an integrated distribution system, providing sales, parts and services to a broad range of customers in diversified sectors of the Canadian economy, including: construction, forestry, mining, industrial and commercial, oil sands, transportation, metal processing, government and utilities, and oil and gas.
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