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Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) 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 .
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co 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.
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.29
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Semi-Annual Data
2021-12
2022-06
Forward PE Ratio
6.29
7.89
FRA:GDZD vs SCCO, FCX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Copper subindustry, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co'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.
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co 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.
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.36 as of Jul. 19, 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 Jinchuan Group International Resources Co and its competitors.
Is Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.36. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's value of 2.36 is 77.4% below this industry median. Overall, Jinchuan Group International Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 4/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to SCCO and FCX?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio of 2.36 can be compared against companies in the Metals & Mining industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's value of 2.36 is 77.4% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 10.43, based on 487 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. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.36 is 77.4% 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 Jinchuan Group International Resources Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Jinchuan Group International Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 2.36. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.36 and 77.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.43. Jinchuan Group International Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 4/100 with 12 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 Jinchuan Group International Resources Co (FRA:GDZD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.36 as of Jul. 19, 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.
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Business Description
Jinchuan Group International Resources Co Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the company and its subsidiaries are mining operations and trading of mineral and metal products. It operates three mines in the Central African Copperbelt, namely, the Ruashi copper and cobalt mine, and the Kinsenda copper mine in the DRC and the Chibuluma copper mine in Zambia. The company's operating and reportable segments are as follows: Mining operations and Trading of mineral and metal products. The majority of revenue is derived from the Mining operations segment.
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