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5N PlusTSX:VNP -1.16%74 Forward PE Ratio is 37.04 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSX:VNP with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of C$10.72 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 660 Chemicals companies, 5N Plus ranks worse than 79.39% on this metric.
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 .
5N Plus Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
5N Plus Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus Forward PE Ratio Chart
5N Plus Annual Data
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2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
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Forward PE Ratio
22.08
11.47
13.81
9.30
9.29
15.87
14.31
14.77
13.11
18.04
21.49
5N Plus Quarterly Data
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2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
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2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
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2019-12
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2020-09
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2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
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2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
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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
22.08
25.91
80.00
11.86
11.47
12.35
21.65
14.95
13.81
15.46
15.02
10.54
9.30
12.89
22.22
9.23
9.29
8.33
16.45
8.90
15.87
24.04
23.92
15.38
14.31
18.12
107.53
12.55
14.77
19.34
20.45
11.25
13.11
18.48
24.69
18.05
18.04
13.32
20.88
23.79
21.49
35.92
TSX:VNP vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, 5N Plus's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 5N Plus'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.
5N Plus (TSX:VNP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.04 as of Jul. 23, 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 5N Plus and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #524 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 79.4%.
Is 5N Plus' Forward PE Ratio too high?
5N Plus' current Forward PE Ratio is 37.04. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80. 5N Plus' value of 37.04 is 108.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #524 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 5N Plus has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 5N Plus' Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, 5N Plus ranks #524 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places 5N Plus in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80. 5N Plus' value of 37.04 is 108.1% 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 17.80, based on 660 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. 5N Plus's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.04 is 108.1% 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 5N Plus and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 5N Plus's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 5N Plus stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus (TSX:VNP) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is C$10.72, compared to a current price of C$35.00 — trading 226.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.04 and 108.1% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.80. 5N Plus' overall GF Score™ is 74/100. 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 5N Plus (TSX:VNP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.04 as of Jul. 23, 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 5N Plus (TSX:VNP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 5N Plus stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of C$35.00 is trading 226.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of C$10.72.
GuruFocus considers 5N Plus to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TSX:VNP:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.04
GF Value™: C$10.72 vs. price of C$35.00 (226.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 108.1% above the Chemicals median (#524 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TSX:VNP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
5N Plus Inc is a Canadian-based company producing specialty semiconductors and performance materials. It operates in two segments: Specialty Semiconductors and Performance Materials. The Specialty Semiconductors segment manufactures and sells products used in several applications such as renewable energy, space satellites, and imaging. The Performance Materials segment manufactures and sells products that are used in several applications in pharmaceutical & healthcare, industrial, and catalytic and extractive. Main products are sold as active pharmaceutical ingredients, animal feed additives, specialized chemicals, commercial-grade metals, alloys, and engineered powders. The maximum revenue is derived from the Specialty Semiconductors segment.
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