International Personal Finance (OTCPK:IPFPF) 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 .
International Personal Finance Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
International Personal Finance Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
International Personal Finance Forward PE Ratio Chart
International Personal Finance Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.26
7.02
5.17
7.51
International Personal Finance Semi-Annual Data
2016-12
2017-06
2021-12
2022-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.26
6.14
7.02
6.66
5.17
4.66
7.51
IPFPF vs V, MA, AXP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, International Personal Finance'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.
International Personal Finance Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, International Personal Finance's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Personal Finance's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
International Personal Finance 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.
International Personal Finance (IPFPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.77 as of Jul. 01, 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 International Personal Finance and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Personal Finance ranks #85 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 45.2%.
Is International Personal Finance's Forward PE Ratio too high?
International Personal Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.77. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.20. International Personal Finance's value of 7.77 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Personal Finance ranks #85 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, International Personal Finance has a GF Score™ of 56/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Personal Finance's Forward PE Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, International Personal Finance ranks #85 out of 188 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts International Personal Finance in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.20. International Personal Finance's value of 7.77 is 23.8% 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 Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.20, based on 188 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. International Personal Finance's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.77 is 23.8% 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 International Personal Finance and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Personal Finance's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Personal Finance stock overvalued right now?
International Personal Finance (IPFPF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.77. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.77, compared to a current price of $2.83 — trading 59.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.77 and 23.8% below the Credit Services industry median of 10.20. International Personal Finance's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 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 International Personal Finance (IPFPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.77 as of Jul. 01, 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 International Personal Finance (IPFPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Personal Finance stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $2.83 is trading 59.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1.77.
Key valuation signals for IPFPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.77
GF Value™: $1.77 vs. price of $2.83 (59.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Credit Services median (#85 of 188)
No single metric tells the full story. See the IPFPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Personal Finance Business Description
International Personal Finance PLC provides consumer loans. The company's segment is based on geographical regions: European home credit, Mexico home credit, and Digital. It generates maximum revenue from the European home credit segment. The company home credit business operates as the Provident brand and makes small, unsecured loans to customers with low or unstable incomes and little to no credit history. Its digital business provides loans and revolving credit lines that customers access online.
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