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Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) 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 .
Sichuan Expressway Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sichuan Expressway Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sichuan Expressway Co'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.
Sichuan Expressway Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sichuan Expressway Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.71
Sichuan Expressway Co Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.38
8.71
9.39
Sichuan Expressway Co Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Infrastructure Operations subindustry, Sichuan Expressway 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.
Sichuan Expressway Co Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Sichuan Expressway Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sichuan Expressway Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sichuan Expressway 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.
Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.22 as of Jul. 30, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #223 out of 642 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 34.7%.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sichuan Expressway Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. Sichuan Expressway Co's value of 7.22 is 47.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #223 out of 642 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sichuan Expressway Co has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sichuan Expressway Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Sichuan Expressway Co ranks #223 out of 642 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Sichuan Expressway Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. Sichuan Expressway Co's value of 7.22 is 47.3% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.70, based on 642 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. Sichuan Expressway Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.22 is 47.3% 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 Sichuan Expressway Co and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sichuan Expressway Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sichuan Expressway Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.44, compared to a current price of €0.52 — trading 17% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22 and 47.3% below the Construction industry median of 13.70. Sichuan Expressway Co's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22 as of Jul. 30, 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 Sichuan Expressway Co (STU:EXF1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sichuan Expressway Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €0.52 is trading 17% above its estimated GF Value™ of €0.44.
GuruFocus considers Sichuan Expressway Co to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:EXF1:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.22
GF Value™: €0.44 vs. price of €0.52 (17% above fair value)
Industry Position: 47.3% below the Construction median (#223 of 642)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:EXF1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sichuan Expressway Co Ltd is engaged in the investment, construction, operation, and management of certain expressway projects, green energy investment business, and integrated development of resources along the routes. The group is organised into business units based on their services and products, and has six reportable operating segments, which include Expressways, Construction Services, Transportation Services, Transportation Logistics, New Energy Technologies, and Others. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Expressways segment, which comprises the operation of expressways and a high-grade toll bridge in Mainland China. Geographically, the group derives all of its revenue from Mainland China.
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