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Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) 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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Unitrade Industries 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.
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XKLS:0247 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Unitrade Industries Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Unitrade Industries Bhd's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Unitrade Industries 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.
Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry.
Is Unitrade Industries Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Unitrade Industries Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 64 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Unitrade Industries Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Unitrade Industries Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Unitrade Industries Bhd ranks #999999 out of 64 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Unitrade Industries Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.07. 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 20.07, based on 64 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Unitrade Industries Bhd'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 Unitrade Industries Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.26, compared to a current price of RM0.23 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Unitrade Industries Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Unitrade Industries Bhd (XKLS:0247) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Unitrade Industries Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.23 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.26.
GuruFocus considers Unitrade Industries Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:0247:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM0.26 vs. price of RM0.23 (13.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:0247 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Unitrade Industries Bhd is a supplier and distributor of construction materials including pipe fittings and valves. The segments of the company are the Wholesale and distribution of building materials for mechanical and engineering (M&E) works comprising pipes, valves, fittings, and accessories, and civil works comprising reinforcement steel, structural steel, and other building material; Metal recycling; Manufacturing and sale of pre-insulated pipes; Rental of temporary structural support equipment and Others. The company earns the maximum of its revenue from the Wholesale and distribution segment. The Group operates in Malaysia.
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