VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) 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 .
VRL Logistics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
VRL Logistics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VRL Logistics'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.
VRL Logistics Forward PE Ratio Chart
VRL Logistics Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.64
18.00
VRL Logistics Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.68
21.64
22.79
23.59
20.21
18.00
NSE:VRLLOG vs ODFL, XPO, KNX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Trucking subindustry, VRL Logistics'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.
VRL Logistics Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, VRL Logistics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VRL Logistics'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.
VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.23 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 VRL Logistics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #307 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 62.7%.
Is VRL Logistics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
VRL Logistics' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. VRL Logistics' value of 17.23 is 27.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #307 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VRL Logistics has a GF Score™ of 86/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VRL Logistics' Forward PE Ratio compare to ODFL and XPO?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, VRL Logistics ranks #307 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places VRL Logistics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. VRL Logistics' value of 17.23 is 27.8% 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 13.49, 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. VRL Logistics's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.23 is 27.8% 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 VRL Logistics and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VRL Logistics's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VRL Logistics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹302.50, compared to a current price of ₹240.01 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23 and 27.8% above the Transportation industry median of 13.49. VRL Logistics' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 3 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 VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.23 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 VRL Logistics (NSE:VRLLOG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VRL Logistics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹240.01 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹302.50.
GuruFocus considers VRL Logistics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:VRLLOG:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.23
GF Value™: ₹302.50 vs. price of ₹240.01 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27.8% above the Transportation median (#307 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:VRLLOG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VRL Logistics Ltd is engaged in the business of logistics services. The company is engaged in the Goods Transport Business segment. The company offers services for the transportation of goods across India using a range of road transportation solutions to its customers, including less than full truck load and full truck load. The company provides courier services for the transportation of small parcels and documents using a range of multi-modal solutions.
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