Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (OTCPK:PECGF) 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 .
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd 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.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.16
22.99
7.04
16.95
15.33
32.93
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Quarterly Data
2019-12
2020-03
2020-12
2021-03
2022-12
2023-03
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.16
16.58
22.99
18.42
7.04
16.29
11.52
16.95
14.39
15.33
18.68
30.09
25.18
32.93
29.52
PECGF vs DOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd'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.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd 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.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.12 as of Jul. 08, 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd ranks #375 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 56.8%.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.12. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's value of 17.12 is 9.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd ranks #375 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 76/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd ranks #375 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's value of 17.12 is 9.2% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.85, based on 660 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. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.12 is 9.2% 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 17.12. The stock's GF Value™ is $1.08, compared to a current price of $0.86 — trading 20.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.12 and 9.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.85. Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 6 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.12 as of Jul. 08, 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 Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd (PECGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.86 is trading 20.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $1.08.
Key valuation signals for PECGF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.12
GF Value™: $1.08 vs. price of $0.86 (20.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% below the Chemicals median (#375 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PECGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Petronas Chemicals Group Bhd manufactures and sells a variety of petrochemicals. The firm organizes itself into three segments based on product type: Olefins and Derivatives; Fertilizers and Methanol, Specialty Chemicals and others. The Olefins and Derivatives segment, which generates the majority of revenue, is engaged in manufacturing and marketing of a wide range of olefin and polymer products, such as Ethylene, Propylene, and Butyl Acetate among others, which are used as a basic feedstock for other products, to intermediate products including basic and high performance chemicals. The majority of the revenue comes from Malaysia and the rest from China, Thailand, Indonesia, Sweden and other regions.
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