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Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) 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 .
Pak Elektron Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pak Elektron Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pak Elektron'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.
Pak Elektron Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pak Elektron Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.87
Pak Elektron Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.08
5.55
4.45
7.99
7.23
5.87
3.86
KAR:PAEL vs AAPL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consumer Electronics subindustry, Pak Elektron'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.
Pak Elektron Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Pak Elektron's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pak Elektron'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.
Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.40 as of Aug. 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 Pak Elektron and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #93 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 9.1%.
Is Pak Elektron's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pak Elektron's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.40. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44. Pak Elektron's value of 8.40 is 62.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #93 out of 1024 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pak Elektron has a GF Score™ of 83/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pak Elektron's Forward PE Ratio compare to AAPL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Pak Elektron ranks #93 out of 1024 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Pak Elektron in the top 9% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44. Pak Elektron's value of 8.40 is 62.6% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.44, based on 1,024 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. Pak Elektron's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.40 is 62.6% 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 Pak Elektron and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pak Elektron's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pak Elektron stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₨40.23, compared to a current price of ₨42.86 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.40 and 62.6% below the Hardware industry median of 22.44. Pak Elektron's overall GF Score™ is 83/100 with 4 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.40 as of Aug. 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 Pak Elektron (KAR:PAEL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pak Elektron stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₨42.86 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₨40.23.
GuruFocus considers Pak Elektron to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KAR:PAEL:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.40
GF Value™: ₨40.23 vs. price of ₨42.86 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 62.6% below the Hardware median (#93 of 1024)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KAR:PAEL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pak Elektron Ltd is a company that engages in the manufacturing and sale of electrical capital goods and domestic appliances. It operates through the following divisions: Power and Appliances: The Power division manufactures and distributes transformers, switchgear, energy meters, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracting; The Appliances division manufactures, assembles, and distributes refrigerators, deep freezers, air conditioners, microwave ovens, LED televisions, washing machines, water dispensers, and other domestic appliances. The group generates maximum revenue from the Power division.
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