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Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) 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 .
Metair Investments Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Metair Investments Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments Forward PE Ratio Chart
Metair Investments Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
1.61
Metair Investments Semi-Annual Data
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.22
1.61
FRA:M4HA vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Metair Investments's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metair Investments'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.
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.71 as of Jul. 29, 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 Metair Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #10 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 1.7%.
Is Metair Investments' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Metair Investments' current Forward PE Ratio is 1.71. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58. Metair Investments' value of 1.71 is 87.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #10 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Metair Investments has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metair Investments' Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Metair Investments ranks #10 out of 597 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Metair Investments in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58. Metair Investments' value of 1.71 is 87.4% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.58, based on 597 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. Metair Investments's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.71 is 87.4% 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 Metair Investments and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metair Investments's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metair Investments stock overvalued right now?
Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 1.71. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.76, compared to a current price of €0.21 — trading 72.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.71 and 87.4% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.58. Metair Investments' overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 4 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.71 as of Jul. 29, 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 Metair Investments (FRA:M4HA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Metair Investments stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.21 is trading 72.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.76.
Key valuation signals for FRA:M4HA:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.71
GF Value™: €0.76 vs. price of €0.21 (72.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 87.4% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#10 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:M4HA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Metair Investments Ltd is a Automotive Components & Aftermarket Solutions management company. The company has two business segments, Automotive component manufacturing segment and Aftermarket parts and retail segment. The automotive components division produces original equipment (OE) components used in the assembly of new vehicles, as well as spare parts and other products used in the automotive aftermarket. Some of its automotive component products are e brake pads, shock absorbers, lights, radiators, and air-conditioners. AFM segment focusing on serving the independent aftermarket and retail distribution channels. Its geographical segments are South Africa and Romania.
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