The Navigator Co (OTCPK:POELF) 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 .
The Navigator Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
The Navigator Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Navigator Co'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.
The Navigator Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
The Navigator Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.33
10.13
The Navigator Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.33
10.13
9.73
8.89
10.13
10.95
POELF vs SLVM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, The Navigator 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.
The Navigator Co Forward PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, The Navigator Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Navigator Co'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.
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.01 as of Jul. 05, 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #23 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 27.4%.
Is The Navigator Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
The Navigator Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. The Forest Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. The Navigator Co's value of 11.01 is 24.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #23 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Navigator Co has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Navigator Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, The Navigator Co ranks #23 out of 84 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts The Navigator Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. The Navigator Co's value of 11.01 is 24.5% 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 Forest Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Forest Products companies is 14.58, based on 84 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. The Navigator Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.01 is 24.5% 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 The Navigator Co and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Navigator Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Navigator Co stock overvalued right now?
The Navigator Co (POELF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.01. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.60, compared to a current price of $3.60 — trading right at its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.01 and 24.5% below the Forest Products industry median of 14.58. The Navigator Co's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 4 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 The Navigator Co (POELF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.01 as of Jul. 05, 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 The Navigator Co (POELF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Navigator Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.60 is trading 0% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.60.
Key valuation signals for POELF:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.01
GF Value™: $3.60 vs. price of $3.60 (0% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.5% below the Forest Products median (#23 of 84)
No single metric tells the full story. See the POELF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Navigator Co SA produces and sells pulp, paper, and energy. The company segments is based on product type. The market pulp segment, which sells pulp paper to international paper producers. The UWF segment, which sells paper through retail stores (B2C) and commercial distribution (B2B). Tissue segment, which sells tissue paper for private label to national and international retail chains. The Biomass renewable energy segment includes the cogeneration units and the two independent thermoelectric power plants and Support. The majority of revenue comes from Rest of Europe.
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