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OTC Markets Group (OTCPK:OTCM) 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 .
OTC Markets Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
OTC Markets Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
OTC Markets Group Annual Data
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18.45
24.75
27.10
20.96
24.04
22.68
25.58
21.28
20.62
19.82
18.62
OTC Markets Group Quarterly Data
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2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.45
18.48
18.76
20.58
24.75
23.09
25.91
27.86
27.10
20.79
21.98
21.10
20.96
23.53
23.47
24.57
24.04
18.52
25.45
21.37
22.68
24.88
25.64
23.31
25.58
26.04
29.50
23.64
21.28
21.98
23.20
19.72
20.62
20.92
18.94
18.15
19.82
18.52
22.31
21.21
18.62
18.36
OTCM vs VALU, DTCX, MKTW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, OTC Markets Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OTC Markets Group'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.
OTC Markets Group (OTCM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.33 as of Jul. 16, 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #123 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 55.7%.
Is OTC Markets Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
OTC Markets Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.33. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.93. OTC Markets Group's value of 18.33 is 8.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #123 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OTC Markets Group has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OTC Markets Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to VALU and DTCX?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, OTC Markets Group ranks #123 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places OTC Markets Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.93. OTC Markets Group's value of 18.33 is 8.3% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.93, based on 221 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. OTC Markets Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.33 is 8.3% 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 OTC Markets Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OTC Markets Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OTC Markets Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group (OTCM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $60.98, compared to a current price of $52.60 — trading 13.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.33 and 8.3% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.93. OTC Markets Group's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.33 as of Jul. 16, 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 OTC Markets Group (OTCM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OTC Markets Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.60 is trading 13.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $60.98.
GuruFocus considers OTC Markets Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OTCM:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.33
GF Value™: $60.98 vs. price of $52.60 (13.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 8.3% above the Capital Markets median (#123 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OTCM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OTC Markets Group Inc operates financial markets for securities in the U.S. and globally. The firm mainly operates OTCQX market, OTCQB venture market and Pink open market. It has OTC link ATS, market data licensing and corporate services business lines. The activities of these business lines encompass quotation and trade messaging services, network-based platform, access to market data, a suite of market data licenses and disclosure and information services. It derives a majority of its revenue from the U.S.
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