NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) 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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NICO Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NICO Holdings's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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MSW:NICO vs BRK.A, AIG, HIG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Diversified subindustry, NICO Holdings'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.
NICO Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, NICO Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NICO Holdings'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.
NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 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 NICO Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #999999 out of 274 companies in the Insurance industry.
Is NICO Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
NICO Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #999999 out of 274 companies in the Insurance industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, NICO Holdings has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NICO Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to BRK.A and AIG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, NICO Holdings ranks #999999 out of 274 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places NICO Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.68. 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 Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.68, based on 274 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. 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 NICO Holdings and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NICO Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NICO Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MWK1,258.21, compared to a current price of MWK1,498.42 — trading 19.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. NICO Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 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.
Is NICO Holdings (MSW:NICO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NICO Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MWK1,498.42 is trading 19.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MWK1,258.21.
GuruFocus considers NICO Holdings to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MSW:NICO:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: MWK1,258.21 vs. price of MWK1,498.42 (19.1% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSW:NICO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NICO Holdings PLC is a Malawi-based financial service company that operates in diversified business. Its segments include Life Insurance and Pension, General Insurance business, Banking business, Investment Holding, Asset Management, and Information Technology. Its general insurance segment offers personal and commercial insurance covering motor vehicle, building, road construction, liability, engineering, professional indemnity, marine hull & cargo, fire, and personal accidents throughout Malawi, Zambia, Tanzania, and Uganda. In contrast, life insurance and pension products including Endowment Assurance are offered in Malawi and Mozambique. The majority of the revenue is earned from the Insurance sector. while its Asset Management and Banking segments only operate in Malawi.
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