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Transport of India (NSE:TCI) 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 .
Transport of India Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Transport of India Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Transport of India'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.
Transport of India Forward PE Ratio Chart
Transport of India Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.26
14.58
Transport of India Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
19.62
19.26
19.73
20.36
16.19
14.58
14.71
NSE:TCI vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Transport of India'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.
Transport of India Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Transport of India's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Transport of India'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.
Transport of India (NSE:TCI) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.72 as of Aug. 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 Transport of India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #265 out of 489 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 54.2%.
Is Transport of India's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Transport of India's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.72. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54. Transport of India's value of 14.72 is 8.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #265 out of 489 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Transport of India has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Transport of India's Forward PE Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Transport of India ranks #265 out of 489 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Transport of India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54. Transport of India's value of 14.72 is 8.7% above 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.54, based on 489 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. Transport of India's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.72 is 8.7% above 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 Transport of India and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Transport of India's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Transport of India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport of India (NSE:TCI) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,170.36, compared to a current price of ₹935.35 — trading 20.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.72 and 8.7% above the Transportation industry median of 13.54. Transport of India's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Transport of India (NSE:TCI), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.72 as of Aug. 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 Transport of India (NSE:TCI) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Transport of India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹935.35 is trading 20.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,170.36.
GuruFocus considers Transport of India to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TCI:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.72
GF Value™: ₹1,170.36 vs. price of ₹935.35 (20.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.7% above the Transportation median (#265 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TCI stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Transport Corp of India Ltd is an integrated logistics and supply chain solutions provider. The company's operating segment includes Freight, Supply Chain Solutions, Seaways, and Energy. It generates maximum revenue from the Freight Division segment. The Company derives revenues from the business of freight, logistics services (comprising of supply chain management, warehousing, and allied services), and the sale of power. Geographically, it operates only in India.
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