Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (OTCPK:WSOUF) 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 .
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Annual Data
Trend
2025-07
Forward PE Ratio
29.35
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Semi-Annual Data
2020-01
2022-01
2024-01
2025-01
2025-07
2026-01
Forward PE Ratio
25.00
19.61
22.27
30.27
29.35
33.32
WSOUF vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co'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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co 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.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 30.17 as of Jul. 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #180 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 81.4%.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.17. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 30.17 is 82.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #180 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co ranks #180 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's value of 30.17 is 82.5% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.53, based on 221 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. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 30.17 is 82.5% 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.97, compared to a current price of $30.95 — trading 18.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 30.17 and 82.5% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.53. Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 10 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 30.17 as of Jul. 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 Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co (WSOUF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $30.95 is trading 18.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $37.97.
GuruFocus considers Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for WSOUF:
Forward PE Ratio: 30.17
GF Value™: $37.97 vs. price of $30.95 (18.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 82.5% above the Capital Markets median (#180 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WSOUF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Washington H Soul Pattinson and Co Business Description
Soul Patts, is a value-oriented investment house that invests in both public and private markets. As an investor, Soul Patts allocates capital with a view toward taking a long-term position in its investments and on a passive basis. Long-term holdings in the group's largest investments, TPG Telecom, and New Hope Corporation, contribute about one-fourth of the group's approximately AUD 14.5 billion investment's net asset value.
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