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Lumen TechnologiesHAM:CYTH +3.91%53 Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates HAM:CYTH with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.13 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 210 Telecommunication Services companies, Lumen Technologies ranks worse than 476190% on this metric.
Lumen Technologies (HAM:CYTH) 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 .
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Lumen Technologies Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lumen Technologies'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.
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HAM:CYTH vs GSAT, IRDM, LBRDA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Lumen Technologies's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lumen Technologies'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.
Lumen Technologies (HAM:CYTH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry.
Is Lumen Technologies' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lumen Technologies' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Lumen Technologies has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lumen Technologies' Forward PE Ratio compare to GSAT and IRDM?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Lumen Technologies ranks #999999 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lumen Technologies in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.37. 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.37, based on 210 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. 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 Lumen Technologies and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.37 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lumen Technologies's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lumen Technologies stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies (HAM:CYTH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.13, compared to a current price of €5.85 — trading 86.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Lumen Technologies' overall GF Score™ is 53/100 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 Lumen Technologies (HAM:CYTH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Lumen Technologies (HAM:CYTH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lumen Technologies stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €5.85 is trading 86.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.13.
GuruFocus considers Lumen Technologies to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HAM:CYTH:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €3.13 vs. price of €5.85 (86.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:CYTH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lumen Technologies is one of the largest telecommunications carriers serving global enterprises. The merger with Level 3 in 2017, the 2022 divestiture of much of its local phone business in rural areas, and the 2026 sale of its remaining consumer fiber network to AT&T have shifted the company's operations away from the legacy consumer business and toward enterprise services, which account for about 85%-90% of revenue. Lumen offers businesses a full suite of communications services, providing colocation and data center services, data transportation, phone service, and internet access.
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