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Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) 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 .
Ag Growth International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ag Growth International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Ag Growth International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ag Growth International Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.21
16.72
16.67
13.21
14.31
11.34
9.49
10.37
8.99
8.94
5.32
Ag Growth International Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.21
12.82
16.39
12.69
16.72
16.42
17.67
14.93
16.67
17.73
17.48
16.26
13.21
17.67
16.47
12.97
14.31
10.78
19.23
9.86
11.34
15.80
15.41
9.15
9.49
12.69
11.81
8.38
10.37
12.90
11.86
9.15
8.99
10.50
8.67
8.16
8.94
9.77
12.79
8.05
5.32
12.90
TSX:AFN vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Ag Growth International'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.
Ag Growth International Forward PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Ag Growth International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ag Growth International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Ag Growth International 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.
Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.75 as of Jul. 18, 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 Ag Growth International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #79 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is Ag Growth International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ag Growth International's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.75. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. Ag Growth International's value of 17.75 is 31.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #79 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ag Growth International has a GF Score™ of 55/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ag Growth International's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Ag Growth International ranks #79 out of 116 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ag Growth International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49. Ag Growth International's value of 17.75 is 31.6% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.49, based on 116 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. Ag Growth International's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.75 is 31.6% 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 Ag Growth International and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ag Growth International's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ag Growth International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is C$47.06, compared to a current price of C$20.22 — trading 57% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.75 and 31.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.49. Ag Growth International's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.75 as of Jul. 18, 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 Ag Growth International (TSX:AFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ag Growth International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of C$20.22 is trading 57% below its estimated GF Value™ of C$47.06.
GuruFocus considers Ag Growth International to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for TSX:AFN:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.75
GF Value™: C$47.06 vs. price of C$20.22 (57% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.6% above the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#79 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:AFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ag Growth International Inc manufactures portable and stationary grain handling, storage, and conditioning equipment, including augers, belt conveyors, grain storage bins, grain handling accessories, grain aeration equipment, and grain drying systems. It has two reportable segments, Farm and Commercial. It has manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Italy, Brazil, France, the United Kingdom, and India. Its geographical segments are Canada, the United States, and the International.
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