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IHS HoldingIHS -0.61%50 Forward PE Ratio is 7.51 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates IHS with a GF Score™ of 50/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.15 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 540 Real Estate companies, IHS Holding ranks better than 72.59% on this metric.
IHS Holding (NYSE:IHS) 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 .
IHS Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
IHS Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IHS Holding'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.
IHS Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
IHS Holding Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.86
8.85
11.50
IHS Holding Quarterly Data
2022-03
2022-09
2022-12
2023-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
33.22
16.42
17.86
16.31
8.85
11.80
18.05
13.84
11.50
7.40
IHS vs NMRK, CWK, KW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Real Estate Services subindustry, IHS Holding'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.
IHS Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Real Estate Industry
For the Real Estate industry and Real Estate sector, IHS Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IHS Holding'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.
IHS Holding (IHS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.51 as of Jul. 15, 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 IHS Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #148 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is IHS Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IHS Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.51. The Real Estate industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. IHS Holding's value of 7.51 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #148 out of 540 companies in the Real Estate industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, IHS Holding has a GF Score™ of 50/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IHS Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to NMRK and CWK?
According to the Real Estate industry distribution chart, IHS Holding ranks #148 out of 540 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts IHS Holding in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.69. IHS Holding's value of 7.51 is 35.8% 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. IHS Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.51 is 35.8% 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 IHS Holding 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. IHS Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IHS Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding (IHS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.15, compared to a current price of $8.16 — trading 96.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.51 and 35.8% below the Real Estate industry median of 11.69. IHS Holding's overall GF Score™ is 50/100 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 IHS Holding (IHS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.51 as of Jul. 15, 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 IHS Holding (IHS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IHS Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.16 is trading 96.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.15.
GuruFocus considers IHS Holding to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for IHS:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.51
GF Value™: $4.15 vs. price of $8.16 (96.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Real Estate median (#148 of 540)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IHS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IHS Holding Ltd is an independent owner, operator, and developer of shared telecommunications infrastructure. The company provides telecommunications infrastructure to its customers, who are MNOs, who in turn provide wireless voice and data services to their end-users. Its geographical segments are Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa. The majority of its revenue is derived from Nigeria.
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