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Southland Holdings (AMEX:SLND) 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 .
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Southland Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Southland Holdings's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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SLND vs KAZR, PMA, ONEG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Southland Holdings'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.
Southland Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Southland Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Southland Holdings'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.
Southland Holdings (SLND) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.85 as of Jul. 27, 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 Southland Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #21 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 3.3%.
Is Southland Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Southland Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 2.85. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. Southland Holdings' value of 2.85 is 79.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #21 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Southland Holdings has a GF Score™ of 41/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Southland Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to KAZR and PMA?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Southland Holdings ranks #21 out of 641 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Southland Holdings in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. Southland Holdings' value of 2.85 is 79.2% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.69, based on 641 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. Southland Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.85 is 79.2% 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 Southland Holdings and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Southland Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Southland Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southland Holdings (SLND) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.55, compared to a current price of $0.64 — trading 75.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.85 and 79.2% below the Construction industry median of 13.69. Southland Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 Southland Holdings (SLND), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.85 as of Jul. 27, 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 Southland Holdings (SLND) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Southland Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.64 is trading 75.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.55.
GuruFocus considers Southland Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for SLND:
Forward PE Ratio: 2.85
GF Value™: $2.55 vs. price of $0.64 (75.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.2% below the Construction median (#21 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SLND stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Southland Holdings Inc is an infrastructure construction company in North America. The company's infrastructure projects range from water conveyance systems and tunnels to long-span bridges and vertical structures. The company operates in two distinct segments: Civil and Transportation. The civil segment operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of water pipelines, pump stations, lift stations, water and wastewater treatment plants, concrete and structural steel, outfall, and tunneling. The transportation segment operates throughout North America and specializes in services that include the design and construction of bridges, roadways, marine, dredging, ship terminals and piers, and specialty structures and facilities.
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