S4 CapitalSCPPF -9.16%45 Forward PE Ratio is 5.22 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates SCPPF with a GF Score™ of 45/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.31 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 380 Media - Diversified companies, S4 Capital ranks better than 85.79% on this metric.
S4 Capital (OTCPK:SCPPF) 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 .
S4 Capital Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
S4 Capital Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital Forward PE Ratio Chart
S4 Capital Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.76
47.17
34.36
11.60
8.31
4.78
3.56
S4 Capital Semi-Annual Data
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.76
32.79
47.17
43.86
34.36
14.88
11.60
9.89
8.31
9.13
4.78
5.31
3.56
SCPPF vs APP, OMC, TTD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, S4 Capital's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where S4 Capital'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.
S4 Capital (SCPPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.22 as of Jul. 05, 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 S4 Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #54 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 14.2%.
Is S4 Capital's Forward PE Ratio too high?
S4 Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.22. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. S4 Capital's value of 5.22 is 63.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #54 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, S4 Capital has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does S4 Capital's Forward PE Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, S4 Capital ranks #54 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places S4 Capital in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22. S4 Capital's value of 5.22 is 63.3% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.22, based on 380 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. S4 Capital's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.22 is 63.3% 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 S4 Capital and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. S4 Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is S4 Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital (SCPPF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.31, compared to a current price of $0.40 — trading 28% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.22 and 63.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.22. S4 Capital's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 3 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.22 as of Jul. 05, 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 S4 Capital (SCPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, S4 Capital stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $0.40 is trading 28% above its estimated GF Value™ of $0.31.
GuruFocus considers S4 Capital to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SCPPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.22
GF Value™: $0.31 vs. price of $0.40 (28% above fair value)
Industry Position: 63.3% below the Media - Diversified median (#54 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SCPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
S4 Capital PLC is a company whose principal business activities are focused on the provision of new age/new era digital advertising and marketing services. It builds a purely digital advertising and marketing services business for multinational, regional, and local clients and millennial-driven influencer brands. The company integrates businesses in three practice areas: First-Party Data, Content, and Programmatic. The group is organized into two reportable segments- the Marketing Services and Technology Services practices. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Content segment. Geographically, the company generates the majority of its revenue from the Americas, followed by Europe, the Middle East & Africa, and then Asia Pacific.
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