NaspersNAPRF -1.44%77 Forward PE Ratio is 9.05 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates NAPRF with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $93.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 503 Retail - Cyclical companies, Naspers ranks better than 80.91% on this metric.
Naspers (OTCPK:NAPRF) 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 .
Naspers Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Naspers Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Naspers'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.
Naspers Forward PE Ratio Chart
Naspers Annual Data
Trend
2016-03
2017-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
43.29
40.32
10.26
7.67
Naspers Semi-Annual Data
2016-03
2016-09
2017-03
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
43.29
48.31
40.32
10.26
14.89
7.67
NAPRF vs AMZN, BABA, PDD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Naspers'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.
Naspers Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Naspers's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Naspers'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.
Naspers (NAPRF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.05 as of Jul. 07, 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 Naspers and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #96 out of 503 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 19.1%.
Is Naspers' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Naspers' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.05. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.06. Naspers' value of 9.05 is 39.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Naspers ranks #96 out of 503 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Naspers has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Naspers' Forward PE Ratio compare to AMZN and BABA?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Naspers ranks #96 out of 503 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Naspers in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.06. Naspers' value of 9.05 is 39.9% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.06, based on 503 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. Naspers's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.05 is 39.9% 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 Naspers and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.06 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Naspers's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Naspers stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers (NAPRF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $93.81, compared to a current price of $52.01 — trading 44.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.05 and 39.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.06. Naspers' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Naspers (NAPRF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.05 as of Jul. 07, 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 Naspers (NAPRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Naspers stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.01 is trading 44.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of $93.81.
GuruFocus considers Naspers to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NAPRF:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.05
GF Value™: $93.81 vs. price of $52.01 (44.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#96 of 503)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NAPRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Naspers Ltd is an Internet and entertainment group and technology investor in the world. Operating in more than 120 countries and markets with long-term growth potential, Naspers builds companies that empower people and enrich communities. It runs some of the platforms in the internet, video entertainment, and media. Naspers operates in various sectors including online classifieds, food delivery, payments, travel, education, health, and social and internet platforms. People use products and services of companies that Naspers has invested in, acquired, or built, including Azos, PharmEasy, ElasticRun, Alwans, and Vegrow among others. Geographically, the company derives maximum revenue from Europe and the rest from Asia, Africa, Latin America, North America, and other regions.
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