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Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (OTCPK:GNENF) 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 .
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
33.56
178.57
34.36
6.22
7.73
12.77
54.17
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Quarterly Data
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
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.14
9.53
12.77
33.56
46.51
76.92
78.13
178.57
88.50
71.94
52.08
34.36
16.75
8.87
6.47
6.22
6.67
7.06
6.75
7.73
10.78
32.26
28.74
12.77
27.14
60.00
36.76
54.17
34.32
GNENF vs DOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Ganfeng Lithium Group 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.
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.62 as of Aug. 07, 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #255 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 38.5%.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.37. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 9.62 is 47.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #255 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co ranks #255 out of 662 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Ganfeng Lithium Group Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.37. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's value of 9.62 is 47.6% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.37, based on 662 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. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.62 is 47.6% 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.25, compared to a current price of $4.79 — trading 23.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62 and 47.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.37. Ganfeng Lithium Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62 as of Aug. 07, 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 Ganfeng Lithium Group Co (GNENF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ganfeng Lithium Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.79 is trading 23.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.25.
GuruFocus considers Ganfeng Lithium Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for GNENF:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.62
GF Value™: $6.25 vs. price of $4.79 (23.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 47.6% below the Chemicals median (#255 of 662)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GNENF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ganfeng is the world's third largest and China's largest lithium compounds producer and the world's largest lithium metals producer in terms of production capacity. The company offers five major categories of more than 40 lithium compounds and metals products, which is one of the most comprehensive product offerings among the suppliers globally. Starting as a midstream manufacturer of lithium compounds and lithium metals, the firm has successfully expanded into a vertically integrated business model with operations along the critical stages of the industry value chain, including upstream lithium extraction, midstream lithium compounds and metals processing, and downstream lithium battery production and recycling.
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