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HKT Trust and HKT (OTCPK:HKTTF) 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 .
HKT Trust and HKT Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
HKT Trust and HKT Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT Forward PE Ratio Chart
HKT Trust and HKT Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.18
16.08
13.76
13.59
16.16
13.01
14.50
HKT Trust and HKT Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.17
17.18
18.55
16.08
17.15
13.76
13.81
13.59
17.42
16.16
15.13
13.01
16.42
14.50
17.49
HKTTF vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, HKT Trust and HKT's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HKT Trust and HKT'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.
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.49 as of Aug. 16, 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #123 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 58.3%.
Is HKT Trust and HKT's Forward PE Ratio too high?
HKT Trust and HKT's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.49. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 17.49 is 19.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #123 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, HKT Trust and HKT has a GF Score™ of 83/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HKT Trust and HKT's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, HKT Trust and HKT ranks #123 out of 211 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HKT Trust and HKT in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61. HKT Trust and HKT's value of 17.49 is 19.7% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.61, based on 211 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. HKT Trust and HKT's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.49 is 19.7% 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 HKT Trust and HKT and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HKT Trust and HKT's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HKT Trust and HKT stock overvalued right now?
HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 17.49. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.39, compared to a current price of $1.66 — trading 19.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.49 and 19.7% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.61. HKT Trust and HKT's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 7 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.49 as of Aug. 16, 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 HKT Trust and HKT (HKTTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HKT Trust and HKT stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.66 is trading 19.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.39.
Key valuation signals for HKTTF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.49
GF Value™: $1.39 vs. price of $1.66 (19.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.7% above the Telecommunication Services median (#123 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HKTTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HKT Trust and HKT Ltd is a triple-play telecommunications provider that operates through three segments, telecommunications services, mobile, and Other businesses. Telecommunication services are the larger business segment and generates revenue by providing technology and telecommunications and related services including enterprise solutions, total home solutions, healthtech services, and media entertainment. The Mobile segment represents mobile telecommunications businesses in Hong Kong, and the other segment comprises other new businesses such as The Club's loyalty platform and HKT Financial Services, and corporate support functions. The company's key revenue is generated from Hong Kong.
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