Whitehaven Coal (OTCPK:WHITF) 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 .
Whitehaven Coal Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Whitehaven Coal Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal Forward PE Ratio Chart
Whitehaven Coal Annual Data
Trend
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
7.37
12.41
8.23
10.87
8.70
2.38
3.44
3.91
18.56
Whitehaven Coal Semi-Annual Data
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.13
7.37
11.35
12.41
6.81
8.23
17.67
10.87
8.70
3.58
2.38
2.62
3.44
6.00
3.91
11.86
18.56
49.31
Whitehaven Coal Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal Forward PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Whitehaven Coal's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Whitehaven Coal'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.
Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.76 as of Jul. 09, 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 Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #32 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 49.2%.
Is Whitehaven Coal's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Whitehaven Coal's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.76. The Other Energy Sources industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Whitehaven Coal's value of 12.76 is 6.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #32 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Whitehaven Coal has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Whitehaven Coal's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Whitehaven Coal ranks #32 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Whitehaven Coal in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02. Whitehaven Coal's value of 12.76 is 6.2% 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 Other Energy Sources company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 12.02, based on 65 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. Whitehaven Coal's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.76 is 6.2% 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 Whitehaven Coal and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.02 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Whitehaven Coal's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Whitehaven Coal stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.94, compared to a current price of $5.01 — trading 1.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.76 and 6.2% above the Other Energy Sources industry median of 12.02. Whitehaven Coal's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.76 as of Jul. 09, 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 Whitehaven Coal (WHITF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Whitehaven Coal stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $5.01 is trading 1.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.94.
GuruFocus considers Whitehaven Coal to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for WHITF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.76
GF Value™: $4.94 vs. price of $5.01 (1.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 6.2% above the Other Energy Sources median (#32 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WHITF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Whitehaven Coal is a large Australian independent thermal and metallurgical coal miner with mines in the Gunnedah Basin, New South Wales. It also bought Blackwater and Daunia, two coking coal mines in Queensland, from BHP and Mitsubishi in April 2024. In addition, it owns the large Winchester South deposit next to its Daunia mine. Coal is railed to ports in Newcastle and Queensland for export to Asian customers. Initial production of about 1 million metric tons from Vickery and expanded production at its Queensland mines, Maules Creek, and Narrabri means we expect its share of salable coal production to approach 31 million metric tons from fiscal 2030, from about 13 million in fiscal 2023.
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