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Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co (FRA:ZTX) 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 .
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric 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.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.00
14.25
15.53
17.79
10.11
11.16
15.70
16.08
10.15
9.66
9.81
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
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
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.00
18.66
14.25
13.91
15.53
11.36
17.79
15.67
10.11
8.55
11.16
17.99
15.70
17.54
16.08
13.39
11.39
10.15
9.66
10.05
9.07
10.53
9.81
9.52
FRA:ZTX vs UNP, CSX, NSC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Railroads subindustry, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric 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.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric 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.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co (FRA:ZTX) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.63 as of Aug. 08, 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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co ranks #131 out of 488 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.63. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's value of 8.63 is 37.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co ranks #131 out of 488 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co has a GF Score™ of 92/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to UNP and CSX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co ranks #131 out of 488 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's value of 8.63 is 37.3% 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 13.77, based on 488 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. Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.63 is 37.3% 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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co stock overvalued right now?
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co (FRA:ZTX) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.63. The stock's GF Value™ is €4.74, compared to a current price of €3.84 — trading 19% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.63 and 37.3% below the Transportation industry median of 13.77. Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co's overall GF Score™ is 92/100 with 5 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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co (FRA:ZTX), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.63 as of Aug. 08, 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 Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co (FRA:ZTX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.84 is trading 19% below its estimated GF Value™ of €4.74.
Key valuation signals for FRA:ZTX:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.63
GF Value™: €4.74 vs. price of €3.84 (19% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.3% below the Transportation median (#131 of 488)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:ZTX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zhuzhou CRRC Times Electric Co Ltd is in the R&D, design, manufacturing, and sales of rail transit equipment products and the provision of related services, and has an industrial structure of components, systems, and complete machines. Its products mainly include rail transit electrical equipment, railway engineering machinery, communication signal systems, and others. Meanwhile, the Company actively expands to industries other than rail transit and conducts business in the fields of semiconductors, automobiles, new energy, marine, and industrial operations. The Company operates in the domestic market and overseas markets.
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