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TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) 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 .
TCI Express Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
TCI Express Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for TCI Express'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.
TCI Express Forward PE Ratio Chart
TCI Express Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.40
16.01
TCI Express Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
22.38
19.40
27.09
27.29
19.44
16.01
NSE:TCIEXP vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, TCI Express'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.
TCI Express Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, TCI Express's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where TCI Express'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.
TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.64 as of Aug. 03, 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 TCI Express and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #385 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 78.6%.
Is TCI Express' Forward PE Ratio too high?
TCI Express' current Forward PE Ratio is 22.64. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. TCI Express' value of 22.64 is 64.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #385 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, TCI Express has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does TCI Express' Forward PE Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, TCI Express ranks #385 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places TCI Express in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. TCI Express' value of 22.64 is 64.4% 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 13.77, based on 490 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. TCI Express's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.64 is 64.4% 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 TCI Express and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. TCI Express's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.64. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is TCI Express stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹927.59, compared to a current price of ₹541.65 — trading 41.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.64 and 64.4% above the Transportation industry median of 13.77. TCI Express' overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 6 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 TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.64 as of Aug. 03, 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 TCI Express (NSE:TCIEXP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, TCI Express stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹541.65 is trading 41.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹927.59.
GuruFocus considers TCI Express to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for NSE:TCIEXP:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.64
GF Value™: ₹927.59 vs. price of ₹541.65 (41.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 64.4% above the Transportation median (#385 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:TCIEXP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
TCI Express Ltd is a courier service company. The company provides surface express, domestic air express, international air express, e-commerce express, and others. It serves industries such as automobiles, retail, telecom, pharmaceuticals, and e-commerce. The company's only reportable segment being Express Cargo.
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