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West River BhdXKLS:0353 37 Forward PE Ratio is 6.48 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:0353 with a GF Score™ of 37/100. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 641 Construction companies, West River Bhd ranks better than 86.9% on this metric.
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) 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 .
West River Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
West River Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for West River 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.
West River Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
West River Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.55
West River Bhd Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
5.85
5.57
4.55
4.77
XKLS:0353 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, West River 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.
West River Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, West River Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where West River 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.
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.48 as of Jul. 27, 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #84 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 13.1%.
Is West River Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
West River Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.48. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. West River Bhd's value of 6.48 is 52.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #84 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, West River Bhd has a GF Score™ of 37/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does West River Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, West River Bhd ranks #84 out of 641 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places West River Bhd in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69. West River Bhd's value of 6.48 is 52.7% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.69, based on 641 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. West River Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.48 is 52.7% 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 West River Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. West River Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is West River Bhd stock overvalued right now?
West River Bhd (XKLS:0353) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 6.48. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.48 and 52.7% below the Construction industry median of 13.69. West River Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 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 West River Bhd (XKLS:0353), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.48 as of Jul. 27, 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.
West River Bhd is an M&E engineering services provider and it is principally involved in the Provision of integrated engineering solutions, including air conditioning and mechanical ventilation (ACMV) systems, electrical systems, fire protection systems, plumbing and sanitary systems, and security systems. It also manufactures electrical panels and distribution boards, to support its M&E engineering services projects and sale to third parties. The company principally operates in Malaysia. Its services involve projects in the private sector, such as the development or redevelopment of high-rise residential properties, mixed-use properties, commercial buildings and industrial buildings.
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