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WTEC Group BhdXKLS:0352 -8.33%19 Forward PE Ratio is 4.40 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0352 with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 660 Chemicals companies, WTEC Group Bhd ranks better than 98.03% on this metric.
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) 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 .
WTEC Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
WTEC Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
WTEC Group Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.20
WTEC Group Bhd Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.95
7.00
6.20
4.80
XKLS:0352 vs DOW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Chemicals subindustry, WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, WTEC Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where WTEC 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.
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.40 as of Jul. 22, 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 WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #13 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 2%.
Is WTEC Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
WTEC Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.40. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.32. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 4.40 is 74.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #13 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, WTEC Group Bhd has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does WTEC Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to DOW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, WTEC Group Bhd ranks #13 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places WTEC Group Bhd in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.32. WTEC Group Bhd's value of 4.40 is 74.6% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 17.32, based on 660 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. WTEC Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.40 is 74.6% 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 WTEC Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. WTEC Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is WTEC Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 4.40. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.40 and 74.6% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.32. WTEC Group Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 3 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 WTEC Group Bhd (XKLS:0352), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.40 as of Jul. 22, 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.
WTEC Group Bhd is principally involved in the manufacturing and trading of foam and non-foam products and has its principal place of business in Malaysia. The manufacturing of foam products involves producing semi-finished and finished products using mainly PU and to a lesser extent PE, NBR, PVC, and EVA foam. The types of foam products: - foam-backed laminates used for a wide variety of applications; - parts for the automotive industry; - parts for the electrical and electronics industry; - construction materials; - medical and personal protective equipment parts; and - others such as protective packaging, cleaning sponges, and foam profiles. The types of non-foam products It manufactures are mainly non-woven fabric parts for the automotive industry, such as padding used for armrests.
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