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Penta-Ocean Construction Co (OTCPK:PNOCF) 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 .
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Penta-Ocean Construction Co 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.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.22
7.08
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.89
10.22
9.44
8.85
7.41
7.08
PNOCF vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Penta-Ocean Construction Co'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.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Penta-Ocean Construction Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Penta-Ocean Construction Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co 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.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co (PNOCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.08 as of Jul. 27, 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 Penta-Ocean Construction Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Penta-Ocean Construction Co ranks #245 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 38.2%.
Is Penta-Ocean Construction Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Penta-Ocean Construction Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.08. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. Penta-Ocean Construction Co's value of 15.08 is 10.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Penta-Ocean Construction Co ranks #245 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Penta-Ocean Construction Co has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Penta-Ocean Construction Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Penta-Ocean Construction Co ranks #245 out of 641 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Penta-Ocean Construction Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. Penta-Ocean Construction Co's value of 15.08 is 10.2% 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 a Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.69, based on 641 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. Penta-Ocean Construction Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.08 is 10.2% 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 Penta-Ocean Construction Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Penta-Ocean Construction Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Penta-Ocean Construction Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penta-Ocean Construction Co (PNOCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.18, compared to a current price of $12.62 — trading 296.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.08 and 10.2% above the Construction industry median of 13.69. Penta-Ocean Construction Co's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Penta-Ocean Construction Co (PNOCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.08 as of Jul. 27, 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 Penta-Ocean Construction Co (PNOCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Penta-Ocean Construction Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $12.62 is trading 296.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.18.
GuruFocus considers Penta-Ocean Construction Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PNOCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.08
GF Value™: $3.18 vs. price of $12.62 (296.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.2% above the Construction median (#245 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PNOCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Penta-Ocean Construction Co Ltd is mainly engaged in the construction and development business. It operates in various segments namely Civil engineering segment, Building construction segment, and Overseas segment. The company undertakes projects for port and harbor, airport, power station, dam and river work, bridge, road and tunnel, railway, industrial and logistics, recreational, commercial, residential, and educational, as well as medical, health, and welfare facilities. In addition, it is also engaged in shipbuilding, leasing business, insurance business and consulting business. Geographically, business activity of the group can be seen in Japan, Southeast Asia, and internationally of which Japan region account for larger share of revenue.
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