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Kingspan GroupKGSPF 95 Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 as of Jul. 18, 2026. GuruFocus rates KGSPF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $96.44 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Construction companies, Kingspan Group ranks worse than 69.73% on this metric.
Kingspan Group (OTCPK:KGSPF) 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 .
Kingspan Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kingspan Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingspan 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.
Kingspan Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kingspan Group Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
21.55
17.18
17.64
23.98
29.94
31.55
16.34
18.02
19.76
17.75
Kingspan Group Semi-Annual Data
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2018-06
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2019-06
2019-12
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Forward PE Ratio
21.55
17.70
19.12
17.18
21.93
17.64
21.32
23.98
36.36
29.94
29.94
31.55
17.54
16.34
17.54
18.02
24.04
19.76
19.27
17.75
KGSPF vs TT, JCI, CARR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Kingspan 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.
Kingspan Group Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Kingspan Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingspan 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.
Kingspan Group (KGSPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.61 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kingspan Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingspan Group ranks #447 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 69.7%.
Is Kingspan Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kingspan Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. Kingspan Group's value of 18.61 is 33.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kingspan Group ranks #447 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kingspan Group has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingspan Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Kingspan Group ranks #447 out of 641 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kingspan Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. Kingspan Group's value of 18.61 is 33.4% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.95, based on 641 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. Kingspan Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.61 is 33.4% 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 Kingspan Group and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingspan Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingspan Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingspan Group (KGSPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $96.44, compared to a current price of $88.71 — trading 8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 and 33.4% above the Construction industry median of 13.95. Kingspan Group's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 3 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 Kingspan Group (KGSPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.61 as of Jul. 18, 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 Kingspan Group (KGSPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingspan Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $88.71 is trading 8% below its estimated GF Value™ of $96.44.
GuruFocus considers Kingspan Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for KGSPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.61
GF Value™: $96.44 vs. price of $88.71 (8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.4% above the Construction median (#447 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KGSPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingspan is a global leader in high-performance insulation and building envelope solutions. It's been a serial acquirer of insulation companies since the 1980s and boasts a well-known brand that resonates with risk-averse project specifiers. In recent years, it has focused on expanding its product scope beyond insulation and now offers a comprehensive suite of products and solutions for the broader building envelope. Today, its insulated building envelopes segment generates 82% of group sales, while the rest comes from Advnsys. Kingspan has more than 270 manufacturing sites spread across 80 countries. It has leading positions in Europe (71% of sales) and North America (22%), and it is highly exposed to new-build (75%) and nonresidential construction (75%).
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