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China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) 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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China Boton Group Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Boton Group 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.
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HKSE:03318 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China Boton 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.
China Boton Group Co Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China Boton Group Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Boton Group Co'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.
China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Sep. 22, 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 670 companies in the Chemicals industry.
Is China Boton Group Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Boton Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 670 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China Boton Group Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Boton Group Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China Boton Group Co ranks #999999 out of 670 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China Boton Group Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.77. 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 15.77, based on 670 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 China Boton Group Co and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Boton Group Co'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 China Boton Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is HK$1.60, compared to a current price of HK$3.23 — trading 101.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. China Boton Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Sep. 22, 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 China Boton Group Co (HKSE:03318) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China Boton Group Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of HK$3.23 is trading 101.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of HK$1.60.
GuruFocus considers China Boton Group Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HKSE:03318:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: HK$1.60 vs. price of HK$3.23 (101.9% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKSE:03318 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China Boton Group Co Ltd is a Hong Kong-listed investment holding company that develops, manufactures, and sells flavors, fragrances, and related consumer products. Its operations span several segments: flavor enhancers, food flavors, and fine fragrances, which supply food and beverage manufacturers, tobacco companies, and cosmetics and personal care producers. The company also produces e-cigarette products, including disposable and rechargeable devices and accessories, sold under its own brands. In addition, it holds investment properties for leasing. Boton serves customers across the People's Republic of China, Europe, the United States, and other Asian markets, with the PRC accounting for the largest share of revenue. Its revenue model combines direct product sales to industrial and consumer customers with rental income from its property portfolio.
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