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Pangaea Logistics Solutions (NAS:PANL) 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 .
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pangaea Logistics Solutions 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.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.32
12.89
6.41
9.30
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Quarterly Data
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
3.55
5.32
8.04
8.24
8.91
12.89
9.68
8.78
6.10
6.41
21.41
21.66
10.08
9.30
6.44
PANL vs ESEA, CMDB, SHIP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Pangaea Logistics Solutions'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.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Pangaea Logistics Solutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pangaea Logistics Solutions's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions 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.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 Pangaea Logistics Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pangaea Logistics Solutions ranks #58 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 11.8%.
Is Pangaea Logistics Solutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pangaea Logistics Solutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.22. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.82. Pangaea Logistics Solutions' value of 6.22 is 55% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pangaea Logistics Solutions ranks #58 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Pangaea Logistics Solutions has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pangaea Logistics Solutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to ESEA and CMDB?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Pangaea Logistics Solutions ranks #58 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Pangaea Logistics Solutions in the top 12% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.82. Pangaea Logistics Solutions' value of 6.22 is 55% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.82, 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. Pangaea Logistics Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.22 is 55% 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 Pangaea Logistics Solutions and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.82 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pangaea Logistics Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pangaea Logistics Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.81, compared to a current price of $7.54 — trading 29.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.22 and 55% below the Transportation industry median of 13.82. Pangaea Logistics Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 7 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 Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.22 as of Jul. 29, 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 Pangaea Logistics Solutions (PANL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pangaea Logistics Solutions stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $7.54 is trading 29.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $5.81.
GuruFocus considers Pangaea Logistics Solutions to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PANL:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.22
GF Value™: $5.81 vs. price of $7.54 (29.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 55% below the Transportation median (#58 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PANL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pangaea Logistics Solutions Ltd and its subsidiaries collectively, Pangaea or the Company, provide seaborne drybulk logistics and transportation services as well as terminal and stevedoring services. Pangaea utilizes its logistics expertise to service a broad base of industrial customers who require the transportation of a wide variety of dry bulk cargoes, including grains, coal, iron ore, pig iron, hot briquetted iron, bauxite, alumina, cement clinker, dolomite, and limestone. The Company's operating segments include the shipping segment: The Company's operating segments include the shipping segment and six terminal and stevedoring operating segments. The company operates in the USA, Germany, Canada, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and other countries, with maximum from the USA and others.
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