Guotai Haitong Securities Co (OTCPK:GUOSF) 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 .
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.68
4.59
7.70
9.85
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2022-09
2022-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.68
6.84
6.20
5.91
4.74
4.59
7.70
3.43
6.26
10.93
9.85
8.89
GUOSF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Guotai Haitong Securities 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.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 as of Jul. 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #67 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 30.3%.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's value of 8.77 is 46.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #67 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guotai Haitong Securities Co has a GF Score™ of 52/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guotai Haitong Securities Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Guotai Haitong Securities Co ranks #67 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Guotai Haitong Securities Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's value of 8.77 is 46.2% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.30, based on 221 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. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.77 is 46.2% 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock overvalued right now?
Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.87, compared to a current price of $2.00 — trading 7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 and 46.2% below the Capital Markets industry median of 16.30. Guotai Haitong Securities Co's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 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 Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.77 as of Jul. 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.
Is Guotai Haitong Securities Co (GUOSF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guotai Haitong Securities Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.00 is trading 7% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.87.
Key valuation signals for GUOSF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.77
GF Value™: $1.87 vs. price of $2.00 (7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 46.2% below the Capital Markets median (#67 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GUOSF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guotai Haitong Securities Co Ltd provides financial services across wealth management, investment banking, institutional trading, investment management, and finance lease segments. Its wealth management business offers brokerage, advisory, margin financing, and securities lending services, while investment banking includes underwriting and M&A advisory. The institutional trading segment, the highest revenue contributor, covers institutional services, trading, and investment activities across multiple asset classes. The Group also provides asset and fund management and finance leasing solutions. It generates revenue mainly from fees, commissions, interest income, and investment gains. The company generates the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
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