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Riyadh Cables Group Co (SAU:4142) 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 .
Riyadh Cables Group Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Riyadh Cables Group Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Riyadh Cables Group 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.
Riyadh Cables Group Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Riyadh Cables Group Co Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.90
18.13
Riyadh Cables Group Co Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
24.90
21.80
24.01
16.28
18.13
15.67
SAU:4142 vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Riyadh Cables Group 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.
Riyadh Cables Group Co Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Riyadh Cables Group Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Riyadh Cables Group Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Riyadh Cables Group 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.
Riyadh Cables Group Co (SAU:4142) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.68 as of Aug. 15, 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 Riyadh Cables Group Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cables Group Co ranks #321 out of 1289 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 24.9%.
Is Riyadh Cables Group Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Riyadh Cables Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.68. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25. Riyadh Cables Group Co's value of 13.68 is 32.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Riyadh Cables Group Co ranks #321 out of 1289 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Riyadh Cables Group Co has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Riyadh Cables Group Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Riyadh Cables Group Co ranks #321 out of 1289 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Riyadh Cables Group Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25. Riyadh Cables Group Co's value of 13.68 is 32.4% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.25, based on 1,289 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. Riyadh Cables Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.68 is 32.4% 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 Riyadh Cables Group Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Riyadh Cables Group Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Riyadh Cables Group Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cables Group Co (SAU:4142) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ﷼145.51, compared to a current price of ﷼107.40 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.68 and 32.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.25. Riyadh Cables Group Co's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Riyadh Cables Group Co (SAU:4142), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.68 as of Aug. 15, 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 Riyadh Cables Group Co (SAU:4142) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Riyadh Cables Group Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ﷼107.40 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of ﷼145.51.
GuruFocus considers Riyadh Cables Group Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAU:4142:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.68
GF Value™: ﷼145.51 vs. price of ﷼107.40 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32.4% below the Industrial Products median (#321 of 1289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAU:4142 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Riyadh Cables Group Co produces isolated and non-isolated cables made from copper and aluminum. Its product portfolio comprises low-voltage cables, high-voltage cables, renewable energy cables, fiber optics cables, instrumentation and control cables, and telephone cables, among others. Additionally, the company provides cable installation, cable maintenance and repair, cable system design, and other services. Its reporting segments are: Cables and wire, High voltage cables, and Other. Maximum revenue is generated from the Cables and wire segment, which represents the sale of electrical cables. The High voltage cables segment includes turnkey projects, and the Other segment includes telephone cables and services. Geographically, the company derives its key revenue from Saudi Arabia.
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