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Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) 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 .
Arabian Contracting Services Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Arabian Contracting Services Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.46
19.05
Arabian Contracting Services Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.46
24.51
18.27
15.76
19.05
24.62
SAU:4071 vs APP, OMC, TTD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Arabian Contracting Services Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Arabian Contracting Services Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Arabian Contracting Services 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.
Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) has a Forward PE Ratio of 95.51 as of Aug. 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #360 out of 377 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 95.5%.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 95.51. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 95.51 is 558.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #360 out of 377 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Arabian Contracting Services Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arabian Contracting Services Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Arabian Contracting Services Co ranks #360 out of 377 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Arabian Contracting Services Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51. Arabian Contracting Services Co's value of 95.51 is 558.2% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.51, based on 377 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. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 95.51 is 558.2% 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Arabian Contracting Services Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 95.51. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arabian Contracting Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼153.93, compared to a current price of ﷼64.90 — trading 57.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 95.51 and 558.2% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.51. Arabian Contracting Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 9 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071), the current Forward PE Ratio is 95.51 as of Aug. 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 Arabian Contracting Services Co (SAU:4071) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arabian Contracting Services Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼64.90 is trading 57.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼153.93.
GuruFocus considers Arabian Contracting Services Co to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4071:
Forward PE Ratio: 95.51
GF Value™: ﷼153.93 vs. price of ﷼64.90 (57.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 558.2% above the Media - Diversified median (#360 of 377)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4071 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Arabian Contracting Services Co is an outdoor advertising solution provider, offering clients expertise across a multitude of platforms and disciplines. It is mainly engaged in establishing and operating outdoor advertising billboards, including roadside and indoor advertisements. The group's operating segments are Advertising and Others. The Advertising segment, which generates a majority of its revenue, is engaged in the provision of indoor and outdoor advertisements. The Others segment includes all types of printing work and retail sales by mail. Geographically, the group derives maximum revenue from its business in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and also has a presence in the Arab Republic of Egypt and the United Arab Emirates.
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