UnitilUTL +1.11%72 Forward PE Ratio is 16.18 as of Jul. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates UTL with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Utilities - Regulated companies, Unitil ranks worse than 59.27% 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 .
Unitil Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Unitil Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Unitil'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.
Unitil Forward PE Ratio Chart
Unitil Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
18.48
22.32
21.51
22.78
25.25
17.70
17.73
19.38
17.95
17.40
15.91
Unitil Quarterly Data
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2023-12
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2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.48
20.53
22.17
19.05
22.32
22.17
23.92
23.31
21.51
21.98
24.21
22.83
22.78
24.27
26.39
25.97
25.25
21.32
19.16
14.97
17.70
18.32
21.46
17.30
17.73
19.46
22.47
16.98
19.38
20.62
18.35
14.64
17.95
17.86
17.61
19.23
17.40
18.79
17.01
14.89
15.91
16.03
UTL vs AVA, SRE, AES: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Utilities - Diversified subindustry, Unitil'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.
Unitil Forward PE Ratio vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Unitil's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitil'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.
Unitil (UTL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.18 as of Jul. 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 Unitil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #163 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Unitil's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Unitil's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.18. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76. Unitil's value of 16.18 is 9.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Unitil ranks #163 out of 275 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Unitil has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitil's Forward PE Ratio compare to AVA and SRE?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Unitil ranks #163 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Unitil in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76. Unitil's value of 16.18 is 9.6% 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 an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.76, based on 275 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. Unitil's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.18 is 9.6% 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 Unitil and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitil's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Unitil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil (UTL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.21, compared to a current price of $52.84 — trading 0.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.18 and 9.6% above the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.76. Unitil's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Unitil (UTL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.18 as of Jul. 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 Unitil (UTL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $52.84 is trading 0.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of $53.21.
GuruFocus considers Unitil to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for UTL:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.18
GF Value™: $53.21 vs. price of $52.84 (0.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 9.6% above the Utilities - Regulated median (#163 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the UTL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitil Corp through its subsidiaries engages in the distribution of electricity and natural gas in its service territories in the states of New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Maine. Its natural gas operations include gas distribution utility operations and interstate gas transmission pipeline operations. It also engages in interstate natural gas transmission pipeline company, operating approximately 85 miles of underground gas transmission pipeline located in Maine and New Hampshire. The company's segments include Electric and Gas.
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