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Genesis Energy LP (NYSE:GEL) 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 .
Genesis Energy LP Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Genesis Energy LP Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Genesis Energy LP'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.
Genesis Energy LP Forward PE Ratio Chart
Genesis Energy LP Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.28
12.72
14.37
10.80
28.82
4.83
9.58
12.88
Genesis Energy LP Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
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
2025-03
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
21.28
11.88
12.85
11.99
12.72
23.47
15.24
15.87
14.37
13.72
29.33
13.70
10.80
15.06
34.97
16.64
28.82
12.59
64.10
4.97
4.83
16.56
166.67
8.16
9.58
10.76
265.00
13.29
12.88
22.51
17.86
GEL vs LPG, NGL, FLNG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Midstream subindustry, Genesis Energy LP'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.
Genesis Energy LP Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Genesis Energy LP's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Genesis Energy LP's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
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.
Genesis Energy LP (GEL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 266.68 as of Aug. 18, 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 Genesis Energy LP and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #538 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 98.5%.
Is Genesis Energy LP's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Genesis Energy LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 266.68. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. Genesis Energy LP's value of 266.68 is 2309% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #538 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Genesis Energy LP has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Genesis Energy LP's Forward PE Ratio compare to LPG and NGL?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Genesis Energy LP ranks #538 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Genesis Energy LP in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. Genesis Energy LP's value of 266.68 is 2309% 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 11.07, based on 546 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. Genesis Energy LP's current Forward PE Ratio of 266.68 is 2309% 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 Genesis Energy LP and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Genesis Energy LP's current Forward PE Ratio is 266.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Genesis Energy LP stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP (GEL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.83, compared to a current price of $16.00 — trading 10.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 266.68 and 2309% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.07. Genesis Energy LP's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 266.68 as of Aug. 18, 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 Genesis Energy LP (GEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Genesis Energy LP stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $16.00 is trading 10.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.83.
GuruFocus considers Genesis Energy LP to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GEL:
Forward PE Ratio: 266.68
GF Value™: $17.83 vs. price of $16.00 (10.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 2309% above the Oil & Gas median (#538 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Genesis Energy LP focuses on the midstream segment of the crude oil and natural gas industry. It offers various services to crude oil and natural gas producers, and industrial and commercial enterprises. The company's reportable segments are: Offshore pipeline transportation, Marine transportation, and Onshore transportation and services. Maximum revenue is generated from the Offshore pipeline transportation segment, which includes the transportation and processing of crude oil and natural gas in the Gulf of America. The Marine transportation segment provides waterborne transportation of petroleum products and crude oil throughout North America; and the Onshore transportation and services segment deals with crude oil logistics, sour gas processing, and sells sulfur byproducts.
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