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DRB-Hicom BhdXKLS:1619 78 Forward PE Ratio is 12.89 as of Aug. 01, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:1619 with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.30 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 597 Vehicles & Parts companies, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks better than 52.93% on this metric.
DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward PE Ratio for today is 12.89.
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) 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 .
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
DRB-Hicom Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.41
7.70
7.47
6.44
9.82
DRB-Hicom Bhd Quarterly Data
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.35
9.27
14.41
14.47
64.10
10.28
7.70
7.76
7.75
7.56
7.47
8.29
8.40
5.34
6.44
8.17
16.48
12.96
9.82
10.29
XKLS:1619 vs TSLA, GM, F: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Manufacturers subindustry, DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DRB-Hicom 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.
DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.89 as of Aug. 01, 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #281 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 47.1%.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.89. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 12.89 is 5.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #281 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, DRB-Hicom Bhd has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DRB-Hicom Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to TSLA and GM?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, DRB-Hicom Bhd ranks #281 out of 597 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts DRB-Hicom Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70. DRB-Hicom Bhd's value of 12.89 is 5.9% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.70, based on 597 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. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.89 is 5.9% 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DRB-Hicom Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.89. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DRB-Hicom Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.30, compared to a current price of RM0.98 — trading 24.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.89 and 5.9% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.70. DRB-Hicom Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 7 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.89 as of Aug. 01, 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 DRB-Hicom Bhd (XKLS:1619) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DRB-Hicom Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.98 is trading 24.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.30.
GuruFocus considers DRB-Hicom Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:1619:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.89
GF Value™: RM1.30 vs. price of RM0.98 (24.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.9% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#281 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:1619 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DRB-Hicom Bhd is an investment holding company. Along with its subsidiaries, the company operates in the following reportable segments: Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Postal, Banking, Services, and Properties. It generates maximum revenue from the Automotive segment, which is engaged in manufacturing, assembly, vehicle importation, pre-delivery inspection, vehicle leasing, distribution and sale of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and related spare parts and services. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from its operations within Malaysia, and also has a presence in other markets.
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