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Metlen Energy & MetalsFRA:X4Z +2.05%25 Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:X4Z with a GF Score™ of 25/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Utilities - Regulated companies, Metlen Energy & Metals ranks better than 64.73% on this metric.
Metlen Energy & Metals (FRA:X4Z) 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 .
Metlen Energy & Metals Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Metlen Energy & Metals Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Metlen Energy & Metals'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.
Metlen Energy & Metals Forward PE Ratio Chart
Metlen Energy & Metals Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.95
Metlen Energy & Metals Semi-Annual Data
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.95
9.72
FRA:X4Z vs SRE, AES: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Metlen Energy & Metals'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.
Metlen Energy & Metals Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Metlen Energy & Metals's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Metlen Energy & Metals's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Metlen Energy & Metals 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.
Metlen Energy & Metals (FRA:X4Z) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 as of Aug. 12, 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 Metlen Energy & Metals and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Metlen Energy & Metals ranks #97 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 35.3%.
Is Metlen Energy & Metals' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Metlen Energy & Metals' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Metlen Energy & Metals' value of 11.79 is 18.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Metlen Energy & Metals ranks #97 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Metlen Energy & Metals has a GF Score™ of 25/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Metlen Energy & Metals' Forward PE Ratio compare to SRE and AES?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Metlen Energy & Metals ranks #97 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Metlen Energy & Metals in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Metlen Energy & Metals' value of 11.79 is 18.7% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.50, based on 275 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. Metlen Energy & Metals's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 is 18.7% 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 Metlen Energy & Metals and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Metlen Energy & Metals's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Metlen Energy & Metals stock overvalued right now?
Metlen Energy & Metals (FRA:X4Z) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.79. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 and 18.7% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.50. Metlen Energy & Metals' overall GF Score™ is 25/100 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 Metlen Energy & Metals (FRA:X4Z), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 as of Aug. 12, 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.
Metlen Energy & Metals PLC is a world-wide industrial and energy company with a growing position in the metals and energy sectors, focused on sustainable development and the circular economy. The company's segments include: the Energy Sector, the Metals Sector, the Infrastructure and Concessions Sector, and Others. It derives maximum revenue from the Energy sector, which is active in the development, construction, and operation of thermal units and RES projects, design and construction of electricity infrastructure projects, retail supply of electricity and natural gas, supply and trading of natural gas, and the provision of competitive energy products and services. Geographically, it derives maximum revenue from Greece, followed by other EU countries and other regions.
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