Lotus ResourcesLTSRF +10.47%24 Forward PE Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 09, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTSRF with a GF Score™ of 24/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 484 Metals & Mining companies, Lotus Resources ranks better than 87.81% on this metric.
Lotus Resources (OTCPK:LTSRF) 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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Lotus Resources Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lotus Resources's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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Lotus Resources Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Lotus Resources'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.
Lotus Resources Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Lotus Resources's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lotus Resources'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.
Lotus Resources (LTSRF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 3.74 as of Jul. 09, 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 Lotus Resources and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lotus Resources ranks #59 out of 484 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 12.2%.
Is Lotus Resources' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lotus Resources' current Forward PE Ratio is 3.74. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. Lotus Resources' value of 3.74 is 66% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lotus Resources ranks #59 out of 484 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Lotus Resources has a GF Score™ of 24/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lotus Resources' Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Lotus Resources ranks #59 out of 484 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lotus Resources in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. Lotus Resources' value of 3.74 is 66% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.02, based on 484 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. Lotus Resources's current Forward PE Ratio of 3.74 is 66% 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 Lotus Resources and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lotus Resources's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lotus Resources stock overvalued right now?
Lotus Resources (LTSRF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 3.74. The current Forward PE Ratio is 3.74 and 66% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.02. Lotus Resources' overall GF Score™ is 24/100 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 Lotus Resources (LTSRF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 3.74 as of Jul. 09, 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.
Lotus Resources Ltd is a mineral exploration company engaged in the development of interests in exploration and development projects in the resource industry in Australia and Malawi. It holds an interest in the Kayelekera Uranium Project located in northern Malawi, the Letlhakane Uranium Project in Botswana, and the Wilconi Nickel-Cobalt Project in Australia. The company operates in four business segments and two geographical locations, being the exploration, evaluation, and development of Uranium assets in Africa (comprising the geographical locations Malawi and Botswana), nickel-cobalt exploration, evaluation, and development in Australia, and Corporate activities in Australia.
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