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China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) 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 .
China Railway Signalmmunication Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Railway Signalmmunication 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.
China Railway Signalmmunication Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Railway Signalmmunication Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.92
9.13
5.19
5.74
4.67
4.56
7.80
7.70
China Railway Signalmmunication Quarterly Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.01
10.92
11.04
9.13
7.66
5.19
5.11
5.74
5.42
4.67
6.23
4.91
4.56
7.80
7.68
7.96
7.70
FRA:RS3 vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, China Railway Signalmmunication'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.
China Railway Signalmmunication Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Railway Signalmmunication's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Railway Signalmmunication's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China Railway Signalmmunication 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.
China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.36 as of Jul. 26, 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 China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #95 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Railway Signalmmunication's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.36. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 7.36 is 46.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #95 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, China Railway Signalmmunication has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Railway Signalmmunication's Forward PE Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Railway Signalmmunication ranks #95 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Railway Signalmmunication in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74. China Railway Signalmmunication's value of 7.36 is 46.4% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.74, based on 490 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. China Railway Signalmmunication's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.36 is 46.4% 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 China Railway Signalmmunication and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Railway Signalmmunication's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Railway Signalmmunication stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.37, compared to a current price of €0.35 — trading 6.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.36 and 46.4% below the Transportation industry median of 13.74. China Railway Signalmmunication's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 3 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 China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.36 as of Jul. 26, 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 China Railway Signalmmunication (FRA:RS3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Railway Signalmmunication stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.35 is trading 6.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.37.
GuruFocus considers China Railway Signalmmunication to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:RS3:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.36
GF Value™: €0.37 vs. price of €0.35 (6.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 46.4% below the Transportation median (#95 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:RS3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Railway Signalmmunication Business Description
China Railway Signal & Communication Corp Ltd provides products and services on the entire industrial chain of rail transit control systems. The company's operating segments are the Rail transportation control system segment, which provides specialized three-in-one services of design and integration, equipment manufacturing, and system implementation services for rail transportation control systems; the General engineering contracting segment engages in the provision of services relating to municipal and other construction projects; and other segments mainly engage in trading. The firm generates a majority of its revenue from the Rail transportation control system segment.
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