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Harworth Group (OTCPK:HWGLF) 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 .
Harworth Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Harworth Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Harworth Group'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.
Harworth Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Harworth Group Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.06
5.63
Harworth Group Semi-Annual Data
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.92
6.06
5.97
5.63
Harworth Group Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Real Estate - Development subindustry, Harworth Group'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.
Harworth Group Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, Harworth Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Harworth Group'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.
Harworth Group (HWGLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.61 as of Jul. 17, 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 Harworth Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #105 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 19.4%.
Is Harworth Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Harworth Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.61. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. Harworth Group's value of 7.61 is 34.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #105 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Harworth Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Harworth Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, Harworth Group ranks #105 out of 540 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Harworth Group in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. Harworth Group's value of 7.61 is 34.9% 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 Real Estate company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Real Estate companies is 11.69, based on 540 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. Harworth Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.61 is 34.9% 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 Harworth Group and its competitors. For the Real Estate industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Harworth Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Harworth Group stock overvalued right now?
Harworth Group (HWGLF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.61. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.89, compared to a current price of $2.07 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.61 and 34.9% below the Real Estate industry median of 11.69. Harworth Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 8 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 Harworth Group (HWGLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.61 as of Jul. 17, 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 Harworth Group (HWGLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Harworth Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.07 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.89.
Key valuation signals for HWGLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.61
GF Value™: $1.89 vs. price of $2.07 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 34.9% below the Real Estate median (#105 of 540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HWGLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Harworth Group PLC operates as a brownfield regeneration company in the North of England and the Midlands. It is organized into two operating segments: The Income Generation segment focuses on generating rental returns from the business space portfolio, rental returns and royalties from energy generation, environmental technologies, and the agricultural portfolio, and income-generating streams from recycled aggregates and secondary coal products. The Capital Growth segment focuses on delivering value by developing the underlying portfolio and includes planning and development activity, value engineering, proactive asset management, and strategic land acquisitions. It generates a vast majority of its revenues from the sale of development properties.
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