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Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (OTCPK:HCTPF) 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 .
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.94
20.00
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Semi-Annual Data
2022-06
2023-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
11.63
9.86
18.94
14.44
20.00
15.00
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust'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.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust 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.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #321 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 65.5%.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.71. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's value of 15.00 is 9.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #321 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust ranks #321 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hutchison Port Holdings Trust in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.71. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's value of 15.00 is 9.4% 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 a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.71, based on 490 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. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.00 is 9.4% 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.16, compared to a current price of $0.17 — trading 3.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.00 and 9.4% above the Transportation industry median of 13.71. Hutchison Port Holdings Trust's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.00 as of Jul. 24, 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 Hutchison Port Holdings Trust (HCTPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hutchison Port Holdings Trust stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.17 is trading 3.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.16.
GuruFocus considers Hutchison Port Holdings Trust to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HCTPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.00
GF Value™: $0.16 vs. price of $0.17 (3.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.4% above the Transportation median (#321 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HCTPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust Business Description
Hutchison Port Holdings Trust invests in, develops, operates, and manages deep-water container ports. The company invests in other assets including river ports and provides additional port services such as freight forwarding and warehousing. The company derives revenue through the port and related services, transportation and logistics solutions, management and service fee income, and system development and support fees. The port and related services account for the vast majority of revenue. The company operates in both Hong Kong and Mainland China and derives the majority of its revenue from Mainland China.
48GF Score
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