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Greencoat UK WindLSE:UKW +0.36%29 Forward PE Ratio is 9.40 as of Aug. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:UKW with a GF Score™ of 29/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies, Greencoat UK Wind ranks better than 76.96% on this metric.
Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) 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 .
Greencoat UK Wind Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Greencoat UK Wind Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Greencoat UK Wind'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.
Greencoat UK Wind Forward PE Ratio Chart
Greencoat UK Wind Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.87
10.40
9.90
8.84
7.29
Greencoat UK Wind Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-12
2017-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.87
10.40
10.79
16.84
3.10
10.09
9.90
8.84
13.71
7.29
8.21
Greencoat UK Wind Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Utilities - Renewable subindustry, Greencoat UK Wind'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.
Greencoat UK Wind Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Independent Power Producers Industry
For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry and Utilities sector, Greencoat UK Wind's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Greencoat UK Wind'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.
Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.40 as of Aug. 26, 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 Greencoat UK Wind and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #47 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, placing it in the top 23%.
Is Greencoat UK Wind's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Greencoat UK Wind's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.40. The Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. Greencoat UK Wind's value of 9.40 is 39.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #47 out of 204 companies in the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Greencoat UK Wind has a GF Score™ of 29/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Greencoat UK Wind's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry distribution chart, Greencoat UK Wind ranks #47 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Greencoat UK Wind in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. Greencoat UK Wind's value of 9.40 is 39.2% 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 Utilities - Independent Power Producers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Independent Power Producers companies is 15.45, based on 204 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. Greencoat UK Wind's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.40 is 39.2% 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 Greencoat UK Wind and its competitors. For the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Greencoat UK Wind's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Greencoat UK Wind stock overvalued right now?
Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 9.40. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.40 and 39.2% below the Utilities - Independent Power Producers industry median of 15.45. Greencoat UK Wind's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 5 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 Greencoat UK Wind (LSE:UKW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.40 as of Aug. 26, 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.
Greencoat UK Wind PLC is a renewable infrastructure fund, solely and fully invested in operating UK wind farms. The company aims to provide investors with an annual dividend that increases in line with RPI inflation. It also tries to preserve the capital value of its investment portfolio in the long-term on a real basis through reinvestment of excess cash flow and the prudent use of portfolio leverage. The company invests in both onshore and offshore wind farms. All of the group's income is generated within the UK.
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