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Pennon GroupPEGRF 75 Forward PE Ratio is 14.11 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates PEGRF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.24 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Utilities - Regulated companies, Pennon Group ranks worse than 54.55% on this metric.
Pennon Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 14.11.
Pennon Group (OTCPK:PEGRF) 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 .
Pennon Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pennon Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pennon 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.
Pennon Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pennon Group Annual Data
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17.89
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13.74
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30.96
18.80
52.63
29.85
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Pennon Group Semi-Annual Data
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21.74
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14.16
19.88
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18.80
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57.80
29.85
57.80
12.75
14.54
14.42
PEGRF vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Pennon 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.
Pennon Group Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Pennon Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pennon 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.
Pennon Group (PEGRF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.11 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #150 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 54.5%.
Is Pennon Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pennon Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.11. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Pennon Group's value of 14.11 is 3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #150 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pennon Group has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pennon Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Pennon Group ranks #150 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Pennon Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54. Pennon Group's value of 14.11 is 3% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.54, based on 275 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. Pennon Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.11 is 3% 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 Pennon Group and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pennon Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.11. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pennon Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group (PEGRF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.24, compared to a current price of $5.80 — trading 7.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.11 and 3% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.54. Pennon Group's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 9 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.11 as of Jul. 15, 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 Pennon Group (PEGRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pennon Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $5.80 is trading 7.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.24.
GuruFocus considers Pennon Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for PEGRF:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.11
GF Value™: $6.24 vs. price of $5.80 (7.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 3% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#150 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PEGRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pennon Group PLC is a British water and environmental utility infrastructure company that operates mainly in the United Kingdom. It has smaller operations in the European Union, China, and other countries. The company operates through Water, Non-household retail, and other segments. The water business comprises the regulated water and wastewater services undertaken by South West Water. The non-household retail business comprises the services provided by Pennon Water Services in the non-household water and wastewater retail market. The majority of revenue is derived from the water division.
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