Paladin EnergyPALAF +5.38%33 Forward PE Ratio is 39.37 as of Jul. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates PALAF with a GF Score™ of 33/100. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Other Energy Sources companies, Paladin Energy ranks worse than 84.62% on this metric.
Paladin Energy (OTCPK:PALAF) 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 .
Paladin Energy Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Paladin Energy Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy Forward PE Ratio Chart
Paladin Energy Annual Data
Trend
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
47.39
18.59
33.66
Paladin Energy Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
47.39
64.94
18.59
33.79
33.66
235.71
PALAF vs UEC, LEU: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Uranium subindustry, Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy Forward PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Paladin Energy's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Paladin Energy'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.
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.37 as of Jul. 04, 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #55 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 84.6%.
Is Paladin Energy's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Paladin Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.37. The Other Energy Sources industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Paladin Energy's value of 39.37 is 227.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #55 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Paladin Energy has a GF Score™ of 33/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Paladin Energy's Forward PE Ratio compare to UEC and LEU?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Paladin Energy ranks #55 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Paladin Energy in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Paladin Energy's value of 39.37 is 227.5% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 12.02, based on 65 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. Paladin Energy's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.37 is 227.5% 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 Paladin Energy and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Paladin Energy's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Paladin Energy stock overvalued right now?
Paladin Energy (PALAF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 39.37. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.37 and 227.5% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 12.02. Paladin Energy's overall GF Score™ is 33/100 with 4 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 Paladin Energy (PALAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.37 as of Jul. 04, 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.
Paladin Energy Ltd is engaged in the production of uranium, and it operates through its various projects that are located in Australia and Africa. The operating segments of the group are Exploration, Namibia, and Australia. The segment activity in Namibia is the production and sale of uranium from the mines located in these geographic regions. The Australian segment includes its sales, marketing, and corporate functions, and the Exploration segment is focused on developing exploration and evaluation projects in Australia and Canada. The company's projects include Langer Heinrich Mine in Namibia, the Michelin project in Canada, and Manyingee, Carly Bore, and the Mount ISA projects in Australia.
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