Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Stainless Tankers ASAFRA:ZC0 +3.18%24 Forward PE Ratio is 11.82 as of Aug. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:ZC0 with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Transportation companies, Stainless Tankers ASA ranks better than 58.16% on this metric.
Stainless Tankers ASA (FRA:ZC0) 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 .
Stainless Tankers ASA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Stainless Tankers ASA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Stainless Tankers ASA'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.
Stainless Tankers ASA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Stainless Tankers ASA Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.59
6.86
Stainless Tankers ASA Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.59
6.51
7.94
7.51
6.86
5.77
Stainless Tankers ASA Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Stainless Tankers ASA'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.
Stainless Tankers ASA Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Stainless Tankers ASA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Stainless Tankers ASA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Stainless Tankers ASA 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.
Stainless Tankers ASA (FRA:ZC0) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.82 as of Aug. 05, 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 Stainless Tankers ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Stainless Tankers ASA ranks #205 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 41.8%.
Is Stainless Tankers ASA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Stainless Tankers ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.82. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.91. Stainless Tankers ASA's value of 11.82 is 15% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Stainless Tankers ASA ranks #205 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Stainless Tankers ASA has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Stainless Tankers ASA's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Stainless Tankers ASA ranks #205 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Stainless Tankers ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.91. Stainless Tankers ASA's value of 11.82 is 15% 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 13.91, 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. Stainless Tankers ASA's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.82 is 15% 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 Stainless Tankers ASA and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Stainless Tankers ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.82. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Stainless Tankers ASA stock overvalued right now?
Stainless Tankers ASA (FRA:ZC0) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.82. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.82 and 15% below the Transportation industry median of 13.91. Stainless Tankers ASA's overall GF Score™ is 24/100 with 10 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 Stainless Tankers ASA (FRA:ZC0), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.82 as of Aug. 05, 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.
Stainless Tankers ASA is a shipping company specializing in providing seaborne transportation of chemical cargoes world-wide. The company provides investors with pure play stainless steel chemical tanker exposure in an investor-friendly structure through its fleet of seven stainless steel vessels.
24GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:ZC0
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:ZC0 has been successfully added to your 
