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Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) 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 .
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Kingston Wharves Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kingston Wharves's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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XJAM:KW vs KEX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Kingston Wharves's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kingston Wharves'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.
Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #999999 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry.
Is Kingston Wharves' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kingston Wharves' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #999999 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kingston Wharves has a GF Score™ of 94/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kingston Wharves' Forward PE Ratio compare to KEX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Kingston Wharves ranks #999999 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kingston Wharves in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.79. 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 Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.79, based on 490 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. 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 Kingston Wharves and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kingston Wharves's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kingston Wharves stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD38.90, compared to a current price of JMD32.74 — trading 15.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Kingston Wharves' overall GF Score™ is 94/100 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 03, 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 Kingston Wharves (XJAM:KW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kingston Wharves stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of JMD32.74 is trading 15.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of JMD38.90.
GuruFocus considers Kingston Wharves to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:KW:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: JMD38.90 vs. price of JMD32.74 (15.8% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:KW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Kingston Wharves Ltd is engaged in the operation of public wharves, logistics services, security services, warehousing, and the rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities. It operates in two segments: Terminal operations and Logistics services. The Terminal operations segment, which generates the majority of revenue, engages in the operation of public wharves and the stevedoring of vessels. Its Logistics Services segment offers warehousing and logistics facilities, security services, rental of and repairs to cold storage facilities, and property rental.
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