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Algonquin Power & Utilities (FRA:751) 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 .
Algonquin Power & Utilities Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Algonquin Power & Utilities 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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Forward PE Ratio Chart
Algonquin Power & Utilities Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.86
18.80
15.46
20.20
21.60
18.76
9.56
11.22
14.27
17.18
Algonquin Power & Utilities 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
Forward PE Ratio
19.69
17.86
18.48
19.61
17.04
18.80
17.27
15.63
15.85
15.46
17.12
18.87
19.31
20.20
18.08
19.53
19.34
21.60
21.79
21.60
18.55
18.76
20.28
18.90
13.66
9.56
13.97
14.03
10.11
11.22
11.49
12.45
14.68
14.27
17.37
17.91
14.59
17.18
17.00
FRA:751 vs SRE, AES: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Algonquin Power & Utilities'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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Algonquin Power & Utilities's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Algonquin Power & Utilities's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Algonquin Power & Utilities 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.
Algonquin Power & Utilities (FRA:751) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.13 as of Jul. 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #158 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 57.5%.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Algonquin Power & Utilities' current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 16.13 is 10.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #158 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Algonquin Power & Utilities has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Algonquin Power & Utilities' Forward PE Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Algonquin Power & Utilities ranks #158 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Algonquin Power & Utilities in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' value of 16.13 is 10.9% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.54, based on 275 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. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.13 is 10.9% 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Algonquin Power & Utilities's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Algonquin Power & Utilities stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities (FRA:751) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.03, compared to a current price of €5.06 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 and 10.9% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.54. Algonquin Power & Utilities' overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 6 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (FRA:751), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 as of Jul. 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 Algonquin Power & Utilities (FRA:751) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Algonquin Power & Utilities stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.06 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €5.03.
GuruFocus considers Algonquin Power & Utilities to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:751:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.13
GF Value™: €5.03 vs. price of €5.06 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.9% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#158 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:751 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp is a Canada-based diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution company. The company's operations are organized across two business units: the Regulated Services Group, which owns and operates a portfolio of regulated electric, water distribution, and wastewater collection, and natural gas utility systems and transmission operations in the United States, Canada, Bermuda, and Chile; and the Hydro Group, which consists of hydroelectric-generating facilities located in Canada. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Regulated Services Group segment.
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