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Starz EntertainmentSTRZ -0.28%8 Forward PE Ratio is 7.76 as of Aug. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates STRZ with a GF Score™ of 8/100. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 378 Media - Diversified companies, Starz Entertainment ranks better than 81.48% on this metric.
Starz Entertainment (NAS:STRZ) 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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Starz Entertainment Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Starz Entertainment'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.
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STRZ vs AMCX, PLAY, AENT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Starz Entertainment's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Starz Entertainment'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.
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.76 as of Aug. 25, 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 Starz Entertainment and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #70 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 18.5%.
Is Starz Entertainment's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Starz Entertainment's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.76. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46. Starz Entertainment's value of 7.76 is 46.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #70 out of 378 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Starz Entertainment has a GF Score™ of 8/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Starz Entertainment's Forward PE Ratio compare to AMCX and PLAY?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Starz Entertainment ranks #70 out of 378 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Starz Entertainment in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46. Starz Entertainment's value of 7.76 is 46.3% 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 14.46, based on 378 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. Starz Entertainment's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.76 is 46.3% 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 Starz Entertainment and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.46 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Starz Entertainment's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Starz Entertainment stock overvalued right now?
Starz Entertainment (STRZ) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.76. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.76 and 46.3% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.46. Starz Entertainment's overall GF Score™ is 8/100 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 Starz Entertainment (STRZ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.76 as of Aug. 25, 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.
Starz Entertainment Corp is the premium entertainment destination for women and underrepresented audiences, and home to some of the popular franchises and series on television. The company offers a robust programming mix for discerning adult audiences, including breaking originals and an expansive lineup of blockbuster movies, and is embodied by its brand positioning. Complementary to any platform or service, it is available across a wide range of digital OTT platforms and multichannel video distributors and is a bundling partner of choice. STARZ is powered by an industry technology, data analytics, and digital infrastructure STARZ app.
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