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Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) 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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Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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.
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NSE:SPIC vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Southern Petrochemicals Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southern Petrochemicals Industries's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries 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.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry.
Is Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Southern Petrochemicals Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #999999 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Southern Petrochemicals Industries has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southern Petrochemicals Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Southern Petrochemicals Industries ranks #999999 out of 90 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Southern Petrochemicals Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.77. 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 Agriculture company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Agriculture companies is 11.77, based on 90 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southern Petrochemicals Industries'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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹393.97, compared to a current price of ₹66.36 — trading 83.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Southern Petrochemicals Industries' overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 31, 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 Southern Petrochemicals Industries (NSE:SPIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southern Petrochemicals Industries stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹66.36 is trading 83.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹393.97.
GuruFocus considers Southern Petrochemicals Industries to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:SPIC:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: ₹393.97 vs. price of ₹66.36 (83.2% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:SPIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southern Petrochemicals Industries Corp Ltd is a manufacturer and seller of nitrogenous and phosphatic fertilizers, including urea and neem-coated urea. The company operates a large fertilizer complex in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, capable of producing substantial volumes to support agricultural productivity across India. SPIC also provides secondary and micronutrient fertilizers, organic fertilizers, biopesticides, and plant growth regulators to enrich soil and crop health. Its industrial by-products, such as phosphoric acid and sulfuric acid, serve other sectors like cement and aluminum production. Revenue is majorly generated from the sale of fertilizer products through an extensive dealer network serving rural and farming communities nationwide.
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