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Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) 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 .
Mclean Technologies Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mclean Technologies Bhd 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.
Mclean Technologies Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mclean Technologies Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.90
Mclean Technologies Bhd Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.90
10.10
XKLS:0167 vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Mclean Technologies Bhd'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.
Mclean Technologies Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Mclean Technologies Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mclean Technologies Bhd's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mclean Technologies Bhd 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.
Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.40 as of Jul. 24, 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #246 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 59.4%.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.40. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 14.40 is 9.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #246 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Mclean Technologies Bhd has a GF Score™ of 28/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mclean Technologies Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Mclean Technologies Bhd ranks #246 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Mclean Technologies Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13. Mclean Technologies Bhd's value of 14.40 is 9.7% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.13, based on 414 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. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.40 is 9.7% 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mclean Technologies Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mclean Technologies Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.29, compared to a current price of RM0.72 — trading 148.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.40 and 9.7% above the Business Services industry median of 13.13. Mclean Technologies Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 28/100 with 6 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.40 as of Jul. 24, 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 Mclean Technologies Bhd (XKLS:0167) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mclean Technologies Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM0.72 is trading 148.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.29.
GuruFocus considers Mclean Technologies Bhd to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0167:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.40
GF Value™: RM0.29 vs. price of RM0.72 (148.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.7% above the Business Services median (#246 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0167 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mclean Technologies Bhd is an investment holding company operating through its subsidiaries. It specializes in surface finishing for metal parts used in electrical and electronic industries, along with precision cleaning and cleanroom assembly services. The company has two main segments: Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning, and the Plastic moulding business. The Surface Treatment and Precision Cleaning segment, which generates the bulk of its revenue, focuses on surface treatment, precision cleaning, clean bulk pack, and related services mainly in the hard disk drive & consumer electronics industries. Geographically, it operates in Malaysia, Singapore, China, the United States, Thailand, and other international markets.
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