Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (OTCPK:LMPMY) 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 .
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.02
7.41
9.12
6.21
5.90
7.47
5.57
6.67
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.99
5.02
5.05
7.41
5.53
9.12
8.20
6.21
4.65
5.90
6.41
7.47
5.57
5.74
6.67
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing'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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Forward PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing 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.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 as of Jul. 12, 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #9 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 10.7%.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. The Forest Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.35. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 5.90 is 58.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #9 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing ranks #9 out of 84 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.35. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's value of 5.90 is 58.9% 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 Forest Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Forest Products companies is 14.35, based on 84 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. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 is 58.9% 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.35 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.04, compared to a current price of $3.77 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 and 58.9% below the Forest Products industry median of 14.35. Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 as of Jul. 12, 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 Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing (LMPMY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.77 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.04.
GuruFocus considers Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LMPMY:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.90
GF Value™: $3.04 vs. price of $3.77 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 58.9% below the Forest Products median (#9 of 84)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LMPMY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Business Description
Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd is an investment holding company engaged in the manufacturing and trading of paper and pulp. Its segments are Packaging Paper, Pulp, and Tissue paper. The majority of the revenue is generated from the packaging paper segment that covers the production of kraft liner board, test liner board, coated duplex board, white top liner board, and strength corrugating medium. Its products include Wood pulp products, Boxboard paper products, Pink Gray Card Products, and Toilet Paper Products. The company generates maximum revenue from PRC, and also has its presence in Malaysia; Vietnam; and Hong Kong, Macau and others.
69GF Score
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