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AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) 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 .
AMC Global Media Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AMC Global Media Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Forward PE Ratio Chart
AMC Global Media Annual Data
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14.10
8.49
7.91
6.34
4.63
3.94
4.03
2.07
2.76
2.71
5.92
AMC Global Media Quarterly Data
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2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.10
9.80
10.48
8.30
8.49
9.51
8.10
8.35
7.91
6.29
7.54
7.53
6.34
6.57
6.14
5.37
4.63
3.34
4.34
3.19
3.94
7.95
9.02
5.70
4.03
5.32
3.66
2.82
2.07
2.32
2.01
1.60
2.76
2.04
1.58
1.55
2.71
2.36
2.41
3.68
5.92
3.74
FRA:9AC vs STRZ, PLAY, HUYA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, AMC Global Media's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMC Global Media'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.
AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.57 as of Jul. 28, 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #43 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 11.3%.
Is AMC Global Media's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AMC Global Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.57. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. AMC Global Media's value of 5.57 is 60.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #43 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, AMC Global Media has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMC Global Media's Forward PE Ratio compare to STRZ and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, AMC Global Media ranks #43 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places AMC Global Media in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. AMC Global Media's value of 5.57 is 60.7% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.17, based on 379 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. AMC Global Media's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.57 is 60.7% 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 AMC Global Media and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMC Global Media's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMC Global Media stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €6.95, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 23% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.57 and 60.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.17. AMC Global Media's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.57 as of Jul. 28, 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 AMC Global Media (FRA:9AC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMC Global Media stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 23% above its estimated GF Value™ of €6.95.
GuruFocus considers AMC Global Media to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9AC:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.57
GF Value™: €6.95 vs. price of €8.55 (23% above fair value)
Industry Position: 60.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#43 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9AC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMC Global Media owns several linear TV networks, including AMC, WE tv, BBC America, IFC, and SundanceTV. AMC, its most widely distributed network,reached 55 million pay TV households in the US at the end of 2025. The firm also had nearly 10.5 million US streaming subscribers, with AMC+ as the flagship streaming platform. With both its linear networks and streaming offerings, the firm caters to specific niche audiences. Over the last 15 years, AMC has shifted its focus to original scripted programming from classic movies. It creates content through AMC Studios and also generates revenue from licensing content. Following an international divestiture at the end of 2023, domestic operations make up nearly 90% of total revenue.
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