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Guardian Capital Group (OTCPK:GCAAF) 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 .
Guardian Capital Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Guardian Capital Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Guardian Capital Group Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
17.79
20.41
20.66
19.27
15.65
13.09
21.41
15.85
21.43
Guardian Capital Group Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
16.56
15.48
16.75
17.18
17.79
20.49
18.35
20.79
20.41
21.41
19.96
20.66
19.72
18.48
18.38
19.27
17.27
17.39
17.21
15.65
16.10
14.84
12.17
13.09
11.22
18.21
11.53
21.41
18.69
21.05
16.42
15.85
17.83
22.57
18.76
21.43
25.04
74.43
42.24
GCAAF vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, Guardian Capital Group'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.
Guardian Capital Group Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, Guardian Capital Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guardian Capital Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Guardian Capital Group 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.
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 32.89 as of Jul. 14, 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors.
Is Guardian Capital Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Guardian Capital Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.89. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79. Guardian Capital Group's value of 32.89 is 204.8% above this industry median. Overall, Guardian Capital Group has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guardian Capital Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
Guardian Capital Group's Forward PE Ratio of 32.89 can be compared against companies in the Asset Management industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79. Guardian Capital Group's value of 32.89 is 204.8% above 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 Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 10.79, based on 325 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. Guardian Capital Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 32.89 is 204.8% above 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 Guardian Capital Group and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guardian Capital Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guardian Capital Group stock overvalued right now?
Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 32.89. The stock's GF Value™ is $48.30, compared to a current price of $49.40 — trading 2.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 32.89 and 204.8% above the Asset Management industry median of 10.79. Guardian Capital Group's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 with 6 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 32.89 as of Jul. 14, 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 Guardian Capital Group (GCAAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guardian Capital Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $49.40 is trading 2.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of $48.30.
Key valuation signals for GCAAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 32.89
GF Value™: $48.30 vs. price of $49.40 (2.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 204.8% above the Asset Management median
No single metric tells the full story. See the GCAAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guardian Capital Group Ltd is a diversified financial services company. It operates in three reportable segment Investment Management and Corporate Activities and Investments. Investment Management primarily involves earning management fees relating to investment management services provided to clients; and Corporate Activities and Investments relates to the investment of the Company's securities holdings, as well as corporate management and development activities. It derives maximum revenue from Investment Management segment. Geographically, the company operates in Canada, United Kingdom, United States and others, of which it derives maximum revenue from Canada.
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