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Tianqi LithiumTQLCF 67 Forward PE Ratio is 7.53 as of Aug. 08, 2026. GuruFocus rates TQLCF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 662 Chemicals companies, Tianqi Lithium ranks better than 72.05% on this metric.
Tianqi Lithium (OTCPK:TQLCF) 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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Tianqi Lithium Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tianqi Lithium'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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TQLCF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Tianqi Lithium's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tianqi Lithium'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.
Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.53 as of Aug. 08, 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 Tianqi Lithium and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #185 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 27.9%.
Is Tianqi Lithium's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Tianqi Lithium's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.53. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. Tianqi Lithium's value of 7.53 is 59.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #185 out of 662 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Tianqi Lithium has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tianqi Lithium's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Tianqi Lithium ranks #185 out of 662 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Tianqi Lithium in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. Tianqi Lithium's value of 7.53 is 59.4% 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 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.53 is 59.4% 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 Tianqi Lithium 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. Tianqi Lithium's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tianqi Lithium stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.90, compared to a current price of $4.09 — trading 41% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.53 and 59.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.56. Tianqi Lithium's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.53 as of Aug. 08, 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 Tianqi Lithium (TQLCF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tianqi Lithium stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.09 is trading 41% above its estimated GF Value™ of $2.90.
GuruFocus considers Tianqi Lithium to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TQLCF:
Forward PE Ratio: 7.53
GF Value™: $2.90 vs. price of $4.09 (41% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.4% below the Chemicals median (#185 of 662)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TQLCF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tianqi Lithium is a leading new energy materials company headquartered in Sichuan, China. The company is the largest producer of mined lithium globally in terms of output and is ranked third in terms of revenue generated from lithium, according to Wood Mackenzie. It is also the world's fourth largest and Asia's second largest lithium compound producer, as measured by production output, according to the same source. Tianqi is the only lithium producer in China that achieved 100% self-sufficiency and has fully vertically integrated lithium mines. The firm operates in critical stages of the lithium value chain, including: 1) mining of lithium ore and manufacturing of lithium concentrate; and 2) manufacturing of lithium compounds and derivatives.
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