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Tullow OilXGHA:TLW 37 Forward PE Ratio is 12.12 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XGHA:TLW with a GF Score™ of 37/100 and a GF Value™ of GHS26.39 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 543 Oil & Gas companies, Tullow Oil ranks better than 96.13% on this metric.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) 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 .
Tullow Oil Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Tullow Oil Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil Forward PE Ratio Chart
Tullow Oil Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
45.87
25.06
7.47
7.50
4.33
2.90
3.71
17.48
Tullow Oil Semi-Annual Data
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
43.86
45.87
56.18
25.06
12.94
7.47
6.85
7.50
5.15
4.33
4.01
2.90
2.66
3.71
13.39
17.48
XGHA:TLW vs COP, EOG, FANG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas E&P subindustry, Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Tullow Oil's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Tullow Oil'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.
Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.12 as of Jul. 25, 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #21 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 3.9%.
Is Tullow Oil's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Tullow Oil's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.12. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27. Tullow Oil's value of 12.12 is 7.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #21 out of 543 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Tullow Oil has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Tullow Oil's Forward PE Ratio compare to COP and EOG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Tullow Oil ranks #21 out of 543 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Tullow Oil in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27. Tullow Oil's value of 12.12 is 7.5% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 11.27, based on 543 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. Tullow Oil's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.12 is 7.5% 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 Tullow Oil and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Tullow Oil's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Tullow Oil stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is GHS26.39, compared to a current price of GHS13.11 — trading 50.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.12 and 7.5% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.27. Tullow Oil's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 5 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.12 as of Jul. 25, 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 Tullow Oil (XGHA:TLW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Tullow Oil stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of GHS13.11 is trading 50.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of GHS26.39.
GuruFocus considers Tullow Oil to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XGHA:TLW:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.12
GF Value™: GHS26.39 vs. price of GHS13.11 (50.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% above the Oil & Gas median (#21 of 543)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XGHA:TLW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Tullow Oil PLC is an independent oil and gas exploration and production company. The company conducts exploration, appraisal, and development activities in the African and Atlantic regions. The majority of revenue is derived from West African assets, with a focus on offshore fields. Assets used in oil and gas production are acquired through licenses. The company generates revenue from natural gas and crude oil sales. Its reportable segments are: Ghana, which generates key revenue, and the other segment.
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