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Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) 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 .
Maharah Human Resources Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Maharah Human Resources 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Maharah Human Resources Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.23
23.40
Maharah Human Resources Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
13.23
14.45
25.20
17.77
23.40
18.65
SAU:1831 vs RHI, KFY, TNET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Maharah Human Resources 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Maharah Human Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Maharah Human Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Maharah Human Resources 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.
Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.93 as of Sep. 16, 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 Maharah Human Resources Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #127 out of 421 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 30.2%.
Is Maharah Human Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Maharah Human Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.93. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.76. Maharah Human Resources Co's value of 8.93 is 24.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #127 out of 421 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Maharah Human Resources Co has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Maharah Human Resources Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to RHI and KFY?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Maharah Human Resources Co ranks #127 out of 421 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Maharah Human Resources Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.76. Maharah Human Resources Co's value of 8.93 is 24.1% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 11.76, based on 421 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. Maharah Human Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.93 is 24.1% 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 Maharah Human Resources Co and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Maharah Human Resources Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Maharah Human Resources Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼8.23, compared to a current price of ﷼4.33 — trading 47.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.93 and 24.1% below the Business Services industry median of 11.76. Maharah Human Resources Co's overall GF Score™ is 94/100 with 5 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 Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.93 as of Sep. 16, 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 Maharah Human Resources Co (SAU:1831) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Maharah Human Resources Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼4.33 is trading 47.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼8.23.
GuruFocus considers Maharah Human Resources Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:1831:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.93
GF Value™: ﷼8.23 vs. price of ﷼4.33 (47.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 24.1% below the Business Services median (#127 of 421)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:1831 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Maharah Human Resources Co is a Saudi Arabia-based company. The company engages in temporary employment agency activities for domestic services and temporary employment agency activities for foreign labor services. Its operating segment includes the Corporate Sector, Facility Management Sector, and Individual Sector. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from KSA and also has a presence in the UAE. The company serves individuals, industrial and operational, retail, hospitality, healthcare, commercial sectors, and others.
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