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Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) 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 .
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Hsin Tai Gas Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hsin Tai Gas's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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ROCO:8917 vs ATO, NI, UGI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Gas subindustry, Hsin Tai Gas'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.
Hsin Tai Gas Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Hsin Tai Gas's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hsin Tai Gas'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.
Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 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 Hsin Tai Gas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #999999 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry.
Is Hsin Tai Gas' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hsin Tai Gas' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #999999 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hsin Tai Gas has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hsin Tai Gas' Forward PE Ratio compare to ATO and NI?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Hsin Tai Gas ranks #999999 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hsin Tai Gas in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61. 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 14.61, 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. 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 Hsin Tai Gas and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.61 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hsin Tai Gas's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hsin Tai Gas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$76.02, compared to a current price of NT$52.90 — trading 30.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Hsin Tai Gas' overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 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 Hsin Tai Gas (ROCO:8917) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hsin Tai Gas stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$52.90 is trading 30.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$76.02.
GuruFocus considers Hsin Tai Gas to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for ROCO:8917:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: NT$76.02 vs. price of NT$52.90 (30.4% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ROCO:8917 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hsin Tai Gas Corp is engaged in natural gas supply, natural gas transmission system construction, sale and installation of gas meters, and office building rental business. The company provides natural gas mainly to families, government organizations, and other areas. It operates its business mainly in New Taipei City. Its segments include: Gas Sales Segment; Equipment Segment; and Others, of which Gas Sales Segment derives maximum revenue.
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