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China General Plastics (TPE:1305) 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 .
China General Plastics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China General Plastics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics Forward PE Ratio Chart
China General Plastics Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
95.38
China General Plastics Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
95.38
217.54
TPE:1305 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, China General Plastics'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.
China General Plastics Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, China General Plastics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China General Plastics's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
China General Plastics 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.
China General Plastics (TPE:1305) has a Forward PE Ratio of 104.55 as of Aug. 07, 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #623 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 94.1%.
Is China General Plastics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
China General Plastics' current Forward PE Ratio is 104.55. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. China General Plastics' value of 104.55 is 463.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #623 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, China General Plastics has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China General Plastics' Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, China General Plastics ranks #623 out of 662 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places China General Plastics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. China General Plastics' value of 104.55 is 463.5% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.56, based on 662 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. China General Plastics's current Forward PE Ratio of 104.55 is 463.5% 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 China General Plastics and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China General Plastics's current Forward PE Ratio is 104.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China General Plastics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics (TPE:1305) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is NT$13.82, compared to a current price of NT$11.55 — trading 16.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 104.55 and 463.5% above the Chemicals industry median of 18.56. China General Plastics' overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 6 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305), the current Forward PE Ratio is 104.55 as of Aug. 07, 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 China General Plastics (TPE:1305) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, China General Plastics stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of NT$11.55 is trading 16.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of NT$13.82.
GuruFocus considers China General Plastics to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for TPE:1305:
Forward PE Ratio: 104.55
GF Value™: NT$13.82 vs. price of NT$11.55 (16.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 463.5% above the Chemicals median (#623 of 662)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TPE:1305 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
China General Plastics Corp engages in the production and sale of PVC films, PVC leather, PVC pipes, PVC compounds, PVC resins, construction products, chlor-alkali products and other related products. Its products include Alkali and chlorine products, PVC plastic powder, Plastic pipe products, Plastic pipe fittings, Waterproof membrane, Anti-corrosion film, Partition panels/door panels, Soft plastic sheet, rigid plastic sheet, PVC printed fabric, PVC laminated fabric, Plastic leather/latex leather, Coral fleece, Shumeirong, Car leather, and Anti-fouling leather. Its segments include VCM products and PVC products of which PVC products derive the majority of revenue.
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