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Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) 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 .
Nam Kim Steel JSC Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nam Kim Steel JSC Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Forward PE Ratio Chart
Nam Kim Steel JSC Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.98
14.15
Nam Kim Steel JSC Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.98
7.01
9.40
14.52
14.15
16.56
STC:NKG vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, Nam Kim Steel JSC's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nam Kim Steel JSC'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.
Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 as of Jul. 28, 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #113 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. The Steel industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 16.88 is 18.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #113 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nam Kim Steel JSC has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nam Kim Steel JSC's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, Nam Kim Steel JSC ranks #113 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Nam Kim Steel JSC in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20. Nam Kim Steel JSC's value of 16.88 is 18.9% 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 Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 14.20, based on 179 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. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 is 18.9% 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nam Kim Steel JSC's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nam Kim Steel JSC stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₫9,527.95, compared to a current price of ₫10,400.00 — trading 9.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 and 18.9% above the Steel industry median of 14.20. Nam Kim Steel JSC's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 as of Jul. 28, 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 Nam Kim Steel JSC (STC:NKG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nam Kim Steel JSC stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of ₫10,400.00 is trading 9.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of ₫9,527.95.
GuruFocus considers Nam Kim Steel JSC to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STC:NKG:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.88
GF Value™: ₫9,527.95 vs. price of ₫10,400.00 (9.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18.9% above the Steel median (#113 of 179)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STC:NKG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nam Kim Steel JSC through its subsidiaries manufactures of other metal products, production of steel tole: galvanized, aluminium-zinc alloy coated, steel sheets (galvalume), steel sheets coated, galvanized coating; Production of iron, steel, cast iron, production of steel pipes, steel and rolled steel products, cold rolled steel, galvanized steel, black steel tape, galvanized steel tape; Wholesale of metals and metals ores, details: wholesale iron and steel; Mechanical processing, handling and metal coating; Trading scrap; and Road transportation services; logistics services, cargo handling services; leasing of transport vehicles and other transport-related support services.
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