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Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (OTCPK:PSSMF) 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 .
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.63
18.52
14.49
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Quarterly Data
2023-12
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
24.63
24.04
18.52
18.52
17.86
15.87
14.49
12.66
PSSMF vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings 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.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (PSSMF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.35 as of Jul. 19, 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.35. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's value of 12.35 is 18.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 487 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd ranks #404 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's value of 12.35 is 18.4% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 10.43, based on 487 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. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.35 is 18.4% 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (PSSMF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.35. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.71, compared to a current price of $1.00 — trading 40.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.35 and 18.4% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.43. Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 81/100. 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (PSSMF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.35 as of Jul. 19, 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 Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd (PSSMF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1.00 is trading 40.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.71.
Key valuation signals for PSSMF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.35
GF Value™: $0.71 vs. price of $1.00 (40.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.4% above the Metals & Mining median (#404 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PSSMF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd Business Description
Press Metal Aluminium Holdings Bhd manufactures and sells extruded aluminum and other aluminum products to customers. The company operates in four segments based on function. The Smelting and extrusion segment, which generates the vast majority of revenue, purchases aluminum scrap and produces extruded aluminum and aluminum alloys for industrial customers. The Trading segment markets aluminum products. Refinery, includes refinery of alumina and Investment holding. The majority of company's revenue comes from Asia and Europe.
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