United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) 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 .
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Forward PE Ratio Chart
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.05
5.57
3.38
3.61
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Semi-Annual Data
2016-12
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.05
4.73
3.29
5.91
5.57
4.58
3.38
2.84
3.61
MIC:RUAL vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, United Co RUSAL International PJSC'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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC 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.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.96 as of Jul. 11, 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #48 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 9.9%.
Is United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.96. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's value of 2.96 is 73.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #48 out of 485 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, United Co RUSAL International PJSC has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does United Co RUSAL International PJSC's Forward PE Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, United Co RUSAL International PJSC ranks #48 out of 485 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places United Co RUSAL International PJSC in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's value of 2.96 is 73.2% 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 a Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 11.04, based on 485 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. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.96 is 73.2% 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.96. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₽40.70, compared to a current price of ₽23.55 — trading 42.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.96 and 73.2% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 11.04. United Co RUSAL International PJSC's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.96 as of Jul. 11, 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 United Co RUSAL International PJSC (MIC:RUAL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, United Co RUSAL International PJSC stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₽23.55 is trading 42.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₽40.70.
GuruFocus considers United Co RUSAL International PJSC to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for MIC:RUAL:
Forward PE Ratio: 2.96
GF Value™: ₽40.70 vs. price of ₽23.55 (42.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.2% below the Metals & Mining median (#48 of 485)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIC:RUAL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
United Co RUSAL International PJSC Business Description
United Co RUSAL International PJSC produces aluminium and aluminium products. Its products are primary aluminium, aluminium alloys, high-purity aluminium, wire rod, foil and packaging, aluminium powder, bauxite and alumina, silicon, gallium, corundum, and aluminium protectors. The Aluminium segment is a key revenue driver and covers the production and sale of primary aluminium and related products. Alumina segment encompasses the mining and refining of bauxite into alumina and the sale of alumina. The Energy segment comprises mining and sale of coal and generation and transmission of electricity produced from various sources. The mining and metals segment consists of equity investments in Norilsk Nickel. It has four segments Aluminium, Alumina, Energy and Mining, and Metals.
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