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DouYu International Holdings (FRA:DY8) 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 .
DouYu International Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
DouYu International Holdings 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.
DouYu International Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
DouYu International Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.80
19.42
32.57
15.44
DouYu International Holdings Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-09
2021-12
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
75.76
18.80
14.29
20.92
14.95
19.42
243.90
44.25
32.57
900.00
20.48
15.44
10.93
FRA:DY8 vs DIBS, BSCL, PODC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Content & Information subindustry, DouYu International Holdings'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.
DouYu International Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, DouYu International Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DouYu International Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
DouYu International Holdings 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.
DouYu International Holdings (FRA:DY8) has a Forward PE Ratio of 34.82 as of Aug. 08, 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 DouYu International Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #208 out of 244 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is DouYu International Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
DouYu International Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 34.82. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51. DouYu International Holdings' value of 34.82 is 140.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #208 out of 244 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DouYu International Holdings has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DouYu International Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to DIBS and BSCL?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, DouYu International Holdings ranks #208 out of 244 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places DouYu International Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51. DouYu International Holdings' value of 34.82 is 140.1% 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 Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 14.51, based on 244 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. DouYu International Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 34.82 is 140.1% 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 DouYu International Holdings and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DouYu International Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 34.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DouYu International Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DouYu International Holdings (FRA:DY8) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.18, compared to a current price of €3.92 — trading 24.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 34.82 and 140.1% above the Interactive Media industry median of 14.51. DouYu International Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 DouYu International Holdings (FRA:DY8), the current Forward PE Ratio is 34.82 as of Aug. 08, 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 DouYu International Holdings (FRA:DY8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DouYu International Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.92 is trading 24.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.18.
GuruFocus considers DouYu International Holdings to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DY8:
Forward PE Ratio: 34.82
GF Value™: €5.18 vs. price of €3.92 (24.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 140.1% above the Interactive Media median (#208 of 244)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DY8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DouYu International Holdings Ltd is a game-centric live streaming platform in China and a pioneer in the eSports value chain. The company aims to build an integrated game-centric ecosystem of livestreaming, video, voice, graphic content, and other interactive and community features. The company operates the platform both on mobile apps and PC portals, through which users can enjoy immersive and interactive games and entertainment livestreaming, access a wide array of video and graphic content, and participate in community events and discussions.
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