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Nickel AsiaPHS:NIKL +2.25%91 Forward PE Ratio is 7.95 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates PHS:NIKL with a GF Score™ of 91/100 and a GF Value™ of ₱4.88 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 486 Metals & Mining companies, Nickel Asia ranks better than 65.84% on this metric.
Nickel Asia (PHS:NIKL) 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 .
Nickel Asia Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nickel Asia Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nickel Asia'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.
Nickel Asia Forward PE Ratio Chart
Nickel Asia Annual Data
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.94
15.00
Nickel Asia Quarterly Data
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2025-03
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2025-09
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2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.94
13.01
9.60
12.23
15.00
9.39
Nickel Asia Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Other Industrial Metals & Mining subindustry, Nickel Asia'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.
Nickel Asia Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Nickel Asia's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nickel Asia'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.
Nickel Asia (PHS:NIKL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.95 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nickel Asia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nickel Asia ranks #166 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 34.2%.
Is Nickel Asia's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nickel Asia's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90. Nickel Asia's value of 7.95 is 27% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nickel Asia ranks #166 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Nickel Asia has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nickel Asia's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Nickel Asia ranks #166 out of 486 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Nickel Asia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90. Nickel Asia's value of 7.95 is 27% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 10.90, based on 486 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. Nickel Asia's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.95 is 27% 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 Nickel Asia and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nickel Asia's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nickel Asia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nickel Asia (PHS:NIKL) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₱4.88, compared to a current price of ₱3.64 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95 and 27% below the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.90. Nickel Asia's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Nickel Asia (PHS:NIKL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.95 as of Jul. 22, 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 Nickel Asia (PHS:NIKL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nickel Asia stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₱3.64 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₱4.88.
GuruFocus considers Nickel Asia to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for PHS:NIKL:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.95
GF Value™: ₱4.88 vs. price of ₱3.64 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 27% below the Metals & Mining median (#166 of 486)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PHS:NIKL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nickel Asia Corp is a diversified natural resources development company is principally engaged in the business of producing beneficiated nickel ore, limestone, and quarry materials, rendering of services, and generating revenue from sale of power. The company has three operating segments which is The mining segment which accounts for a majority of the company's revenue includes the mining and exploration of nickel saprolite and limonite ore, limestone, and quarry materials, the services segment includes chartering out of LCT, construction and rendering of services to CBNC, THNC, and other parties and leasing of aircraft to WAISC, and the power segment is into power generation and exploration for geothermal resources.
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