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Vedanta Aluminium MetalNSE:VAML -4.60%6 Forward PE Ratio is 7.90 as of Sep. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:VAML with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 498 Metals & Mining companies, Vedanta Aluminium Metal ranks better than 73.9% on this metric.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal (NSE:VAML) 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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Vedanta Aluminium Metal 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:VAML vs AA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Vedanta Aluminium Metal'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.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Vedanta Aluminium Metal's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vedanta Aluminium Metal's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal 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.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal (NSE:VAML) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.90 as of Sep. 01, 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 Vedanta Aluminium Metal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vedanta Aluminium Metal ranks #130 out of 498 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 26.1%.
Is Vedanta Aluminium Metal's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vedanta Aluminium Metal's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.90. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.83. Vedanta Aluminium Metal's value of 7.90 is 38.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vedanta Aluminium Metal ranks #130 out of 498 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Vedanta Aluminium Metal has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vedanta Aluminium Metal's Forward PE Ratio compare to AA?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Vedanta Aluminium Metal ranks #130 out of 498 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Vedanta Aluminium Metal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.83. Vedanta Aluminium Metal's value of 7.90 is 38.4% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 12.83, based on 498 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. Vedanta Aluminium Metal's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.90 is 38.4% 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 Vedanta Aluminium Metal and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vedanta Aluminium Metal's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vedanta Aluminium Metal stock overvalued right now?
Vedanta Aluminium Metal (NSE:VAML) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.90. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.90 and 38.4% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 12.83. Vedanta Aluminium Metal's overall GF Score™ is 6/100 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 Vedanta Aluminium Metal (NSE:VAML), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.90 as of Sep. 01, 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.
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Ltd is engaged in the metal and mining sector. Its aluminum products are Restora Low Carbon Aluminium, BilletsPrimary Foundry Alloy, Wire RodsFlip Coils, P1O2O Ingots, Slabs, Rolled Product, and Aluminium Park.
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