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Crest Group BhdXKLS:0323 +5.41%45 Forward PE Ratio is 6.25 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0323 with a GF Score™ of 45/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,022 Hardware companies, Crest Group Bhd ranks better than 94.23% on this metric.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) 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 .
Crest Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Crest Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crest Group Bhd'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.
Crest Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Crest Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.54
7.03
Crest Group Bhd Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.54
7.14
6.61
8.75
7.03
5.63
XKLS:0323 vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Crest Group 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.
Crest Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Crest Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crest Group Bhd'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.
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.25 as of Jul. 31, 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #59 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 5.8%.
Is Crest Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Crest Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.25. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.15. Crest Group Bhd's value of 6.25 is 69% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #59 out of 1022 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Crest Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 45/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crest Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Crest Group Bhd ranks #59 out of 1022 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Crest Group Bhd in the top 6% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.15. Crest Group Bhd's value of 6.25 is 69% below 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 20.15, based on 1,022 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. Crest Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.25 is 69% below 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 Crest Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.15 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crest Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crest Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 6.25. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.25 and 69% below the Hardware industry median of 20.15. Crest Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 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 Crest Group Bhd (XKLS:0323), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.25 as of Jul. 31, 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.
Crest Group Bhd is an investment holding which operates through its subsidiaries. It is involved in the provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions. It provides solutions to Semiconductors, Academia & Institute, Automotive, Aviation, Healthcare & Life Science, Electrical & Electronics, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing & Fabrication, Electrical & Electronics, Food & Beverage, Defense & Security, Power & Renewable Energy industries. It has two business segments: Provision of imaging, analytical, test solutions, and after-sales services, and Others. Key revenue is generated from the Provision of imaging, analytical, and test solutions, which include offering pre-sales consulting, sales, and customisation of equipment, installation and commissioning, user training, and Others.
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