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China AirlinesTPE:2610 +3.23%27 Forward PE Ratio is 11.13 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates TPE:2610 with a GF Score™ of 27/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Transportation companies, China Airlines ranks better than 63.88% on this metric.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) 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 Airlines Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
China Airlines Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for China Airlines'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 Airlines Forward PE Ratio Chart
China Airlines Annual Data
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2016-12
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Forward PE Ratio
8.28
8.69
14.05
10.91
China Airlines Quarterly Data
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2017-03
2017-06
2018-03
2018-06
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8.28
8.94
7.57
8.69
9.86
8.63
12.99
11.61
14.05
11.70
10.73
11.40
10.91
10.04
TPE:2610 vs DAL, UAL, LUV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Airlines subindustry, China Airlines'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 Airlines Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, China Airlines's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where China Airlines'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.
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.13 as of Aug. 02, 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 Airlines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #177 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 36.1%.
Is China Airlines' Forward PE Ratio too high?
China Airlines' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.79. China Airlines' value of 11.13 is 19.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #177 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, China Airlines has a GF Score™ of 27/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does China Airlines' Forward PE Ratio compare to DAL and UAL?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, China Airlines ranks #177 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts China Airlines in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.79. China Airlines' value of 11.13 is 19.3% 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.79, based on 490 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 Airlines's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.13 is 19.3% 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 China Airlines and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. China Airlines's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is China Airlines stock overvalued right now?
China Airlines (TPE:2610) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 11.13. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13 and 19.3% below the Transportation industry median of 13.79. China Airlines' overall GF Score™ is 27/100 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 China Airlines (TPE:2610), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13 as of Aug. 02, 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.
China Airlines Ltd provides air transportation services. The company is composed of its flight and non-flight segments. The flight segment is the core business of the firm and offers transport services primarily for passengers and cargo. A vast proportion of the companies revenue is generated from transporting passengers in its flight operating unit. The non-flight segment provides various services such as mail and ground solutions, data processing services to other airlines, aircraft maintenance, and aircraft leasing. It engages in air transportation services for passengers, cargo and others. The company's geographical segments include America, Northeast Asia, Southeast Asia, Europe, Australia, China, and Domestic.
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