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HgCapital TrustLSE:HGTS 41 Forward PE Ratio is 10.58 as of Aug. 12, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:HGTS with a GF Score™ of 41/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 326 Asset Management companies, HgCapital Trust ranks better than 84.36% on this metric.
HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS) 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 .
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HgCapital Trust Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HgCapital Trust'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.
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LSE:HGTS vs BLK, BX, KKR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Asset Management subindustry, HgCapital Trust'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.
HgCapital Trust Forward PE Ratio vs Asset Management Industry
For the Asset Management industry and Financial Services sector, HgCapital Trust's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HgCapital Trust'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.
HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.58 as of Aug. 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 HgCapital Trust and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #51 out of 326 companies in the Asset Management industry, placing it in the top 15.6%.
Is HgCapital Trust's Forward PE Ratio too high?
HgCapital Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.58. The Asset Management industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.59. HgCapital Trust's value of 10.58 is 8.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #51 out of 326 companies in the Asset Management industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HgCapital Trust has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HgCapital Trust's Forward PE Ratio compare to BLK and BX?
According to the Asset Management industry distribution chart, HgCapital Trust ranks #51 out of 326 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HgCapital Trust in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.59. HgCapital Trust's value of 10.58 is 8.7% 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 an Asset Management company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Asset Management companies is 11.59, based on 326 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. HgCapital Trust's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.58 is 8.7% 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 HgCapital Trust and its competitors. For the Asset Management industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HgCapital Trust's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HgCapital Trust stock overvalued right now?
HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 10.58. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.58 and 8.7% below the Asset Management industry median of 11.59. HgCapital Trust's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 with 2 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 HgCapital Trust (LSE:HGTS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.58 as of Aug. 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.
HgCapital Trust PLC is an investment trust with the objective of long-term capital appreciation by investing in unquoted companies. It provides investors with a diversified portfolio of private equity investments. It offers investors a liquid investment vehicle to gain exposure to Hg's diversified network of unquoted investments with minimal administrative burdens. Geographically, the majority is derived from the United Kingdom. It also has a presence in North America, Scandinavia, Germany & other Europe.
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