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Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) 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 .
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.14
22.87
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.14
18.16
18.67
18.83
22.87
16.00
KUW:STC vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC'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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC 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.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.68 as of Aug. 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #114 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.68. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 15.68 is 7.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #114 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC ranks #114 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's value of 15.68 is 7.4% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.60, based on 210 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. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.68 is 7.4% 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is KWD0.58, compared to a current price of KWD0.63 — trading 8.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.68 and 7.4% above the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.60. Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 6 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.68 as of Aug. 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 Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC (KUW:STC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of KWD0.63 is trading 8.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of KWD0.58.
GuruFocus considers Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for KUW:STC:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.68
GF Value™: KWD0.58 vs. price of KWD0.63 (8.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.4% above the Telecommunication Services median (#114 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KUW:STC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kuwait Telecommunications Co KSC is a telecommunication service provider. The company provides internet access using 4G LTE technology, and 5G technology. The principal activities of the company are to purchase, supply, install, operate, and maintain wireless telecommunication devices and equipment. The company offers numerous opportunities in the field of telecommunications, entertainment, information, digital, and data transfer services. The Group has identified Consumer (i.e., Individual customers) and Enterprise (i.e., Corporates & others) as operating segments.
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