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Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) 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 .
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shanghai International Port (Group) 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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.60
18.28
18.48
11.26
12.95
9.70
9.12
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.60
17.01
17.12
17.06
18.28
19.05
20.45
20.92
18.48
13.83
12.42
11.04
11.26
15.80
16.64
12.80
12.95
10.18
9.70
9.91
10.00
9.06
9.12
8.83
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Shanghai International Port (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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Shanghai International Port (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.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.20 as of Aug. 24, 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #131 out of 489 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 26.8%.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.20. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 9.20 is 33.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #131 out of 489 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co has a GF Score™ of 62/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co ranks #131 out of 489 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Shanghai International Port (Group) Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's value of 9.20 is 33.2% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.77, based on 489 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. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.20 is 33.2% 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.20. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ¥6.09, compared to a current price of ¥5.24 — trading 14% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.20 and 33.2% below the Transportation industry median of 13.77. Shanghai International Port (Group) Co's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.20 as of Aug. 24, 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 Shanghai International Port (Group) Co (SHSE:600018) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Shanghai International Port (Group) Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ¥5.24 is trading 14% below its estimated GF Value™ of ¥6.09.
GuruFocus considers Shanghai International Port (Group) Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SHSE:600018:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.20
GF Value™: ¥6.09 vs. price of ¥5.24 (14% below fair value)
Industry Position: 33.2% below the Transportation median (#131 of 489)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SHSE:600018 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd is the world's largest container port in terms of throughput volume, and a major trans-shipment hub in China. It engages in handling port containers and bulk cargo along with other container-related services in the Yangtze River Delta. The gross profit in core port operation is approximately 72% in containers, 2% in bulk cargo, and 26% in port logistics and services. The Shanghai state-owned Asset Supervision and Administration Commission holds approximately a 44% stake in SIPG.
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