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Harmony Gold Mining Co (OTCPK:HGMCF) 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 .
Harmony Gold Mining Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Harmony Gold Mining Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harmony Gold Mining Co'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.
Harmony Gold Mining Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Harmony Gold Mining Co Annual Data
Trend
2017-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.90
5.92
Harmony Gold Mining Co Semi-Annual Data
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
3.76
12.90
7.19
9.32
5.92
6.87
HGMCF vs NEM, AU, RGLD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Gold subindustry, Harmony Gold Mining 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.
Harmony Gold Mining Co Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Harmony Gold Mining Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harmony Gold Mining Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Harmony Gold Mining 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.
Harmony Gold Mining Co (HGMCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.28 as of Jul. 27, 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harmony Gold Mining Co ranks #73 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 15%.
Is Harmony Gold Mining Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Harmony Gold Mining Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.28. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. Harmony Gold Mining Co's value of 4.28 is 61.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harmony Gold Mining Co ranks #73 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harmony Gold Mining Co has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harmony Gold Mining Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to NEM and AU?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Harmony Gold Mining Co ranks #73 out of 486 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Harmony Gold Mining Co in the top 15% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. Harmony Gold Mining Co's value of 4.28 is 61.1% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.01, based on 486 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. Harmony Gold Mining Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.28 is 61.1% 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harmony Gold Mining Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.28. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harmony Gold Mining Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmony Gold Mining Co (HGMCF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $17.69, compared to a current price of $17.45 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.28 and 61.1% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.01. Harmony Gold Mining Co's overall GF Score™ is 93/100. 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co (HGMCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.28 as of Jul. 27, 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 Harmony Gold Mining Co (HGMCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harmony Gold Mining Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $17.45 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $17.69.
GuruFocus considers Harmony Gold Mining Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for HGMCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.28
GF Value™: $17.69 vs. price of $17.45 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 61.1% below the Metals & Mining median (#73 of 486)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HGMCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harmony Gold Mining Co Ltd is engaged in gold mining and related activities, including exploration, extraction, and processing. The group's primary product is gold bullion, produced at operations in South Africa and Papua New Guinea. Gold byproducts include uranium and silver. Strategic projects such as the Wafi-Golpu Project in the New Guinea Mobile Belt, the Eva Copper Project in the Mt Isa Inlier, Queensland, Australia, and the MAC Copper acquisition position the company as a gold-copper producer. The company operates across South Africa, Papua New Guinea, and Australia.
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