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Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) 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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Sterling Investments Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sterling Investments'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.
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XJAM:SIL vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Sterling Investments's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sterling Investments'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.
Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #999999 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry.
Is Sterling Investments' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sterling Investments' current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #999999 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sterling Investments has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sterling Investments' Forward PE Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Sterling Investments ranks #999999 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sterling Investments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.05. 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 16.05, 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. 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 Sterling Investments and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.05 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sterling Investments'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 Sterling Investments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is JMD2.59, compared to a current price of JMD3.30 — trading 27.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Sterling Investments' overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 4 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sterling Investments (XJAM:SIL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sterling Investments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of JMD3.30 is trading 27.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of JMD2.59.
GuruFocus considers Sterling Investments to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XJAM:SIL:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: JMD2.59 vs. price of JMD3.30 (27.4% above fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XJAM:SIL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sterling Investments Ltd is an investment holding company. It invests in an array of high-quality fixed-income securities denominated in United States dollars. It generates income through interest income earned on the securities in the portfolio and through capital gains as a result of an increase in the price of the securities. The company focused on generating higher risk-adjusted returns through the active purchase and sale of financial instruments in the international capital markets. The company invests mainly in hard currencies and in developed markets to provide local and regional institutional and retail investors with sustainable growth and diversification.
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