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Zinc Media GroupLSE:ZIN 38 Forward PE Ratio is 9.27 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:ZIN with a GF Score™ of 38/100 and a GF Value™ of £0.87 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Media - Diversified companies, Zinc Media Group ranks better than 73.02% on this metric.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) 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 .
Zinc Media Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Zinc Media Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Zinc Media Group Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2018-06
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
2.75
4.00
14.71
Zinc Media Group Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-12
2018-06
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.25
2.75
5.29
8.50
4.00
14.71
LSE:ZIN vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Zinc Media Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Zinc Media 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.
Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.27 as of Aug. 13, 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #102 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 27%.
Is Zinc Media Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Zinc Media Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.27. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. Zinc Media Group's value of 9.27 is 34.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #102 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Zinc Media Group has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zinc Media Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Zinc Media Group ranks #102 out of 378 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Zinc Media Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21. Zinc Media Group's value of 9.27 is 34.7% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.21, based on 378 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. Zinc Media Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.27 is 34.7% 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 Zinc Media Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zinc Media Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.27. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zinc Media Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.87, compared to a current price of £0.58 — trading 33.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.27 and 34.7% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.21. Zinc Media Group's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 4 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.27 as of Aug. 13, 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 Zinc Media Group (LSE:ZIN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zinc Media Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.58 is trading 33.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.87.
GuruFocus considers Zinc Media Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ZIN:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.27
GF Value™: £0.87 vs. price of £0.58 (33.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.7% below the Media - Diversified median (#102 of 378)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ZIN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Zinc Media Group PLC is a multimedia producer of TV programming with publishing and communications content. The segments of the company include Television and Content Production. The activities undertaken by TV segment include the production of television content. The Content Production segment includes brand and corporate film production, radio and podcast production, and publishing. The majority of its revenue is earned from TV production. The Group comprises several businesses that operate in two areas: television production (Tern, Brook Lapping, Red Sauce, Electric Violet, and others) and content production for brands and businesses (The Edge and the Zinc Communicate businesses in Brand Entertainment, Audio, Corporate Film and Publishing).
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