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George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) 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 .
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Annual Data
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George Kent Malaysia Bhd Quarterly Data
2021-06
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7.71
XKLS:3204 vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
George Kent Malaysia 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.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 642 companies in the Construction industry.
Is George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
George Kent Malaysia Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 642 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, George Kent Malaysia Bhd has a GF Score™ of 29/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does George Kent Malaysia Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, George Kent Malaysia Bhd ranks #999999 out of 642 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places George Kent Malaysia Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58. 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 13.58, based on 642 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. George Kent Malaysia 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.42, compared to a current price of RM0.27 — trading 35.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. George Kent Malaysia Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 29/100 with 4 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 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 George Kent Malaysia Bhd (XKLS:3204) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, George Kent Malaysia Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.27 is trading 35.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.42.
GuruFocus considers George Kent Malaysia Bhd to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:3204:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: RM0.42 vs. price of RM0.27 (35.7% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:3204 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
George Kent Malaysia Bhd is an engineering company involved in manufacturing, trading, and investment, development of services development of water infrastructure projects, and provision of construction services. Its core businesses are in the water and construction industries. The company exports its products to Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar, Cambodia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Australia, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, Kenya, South Africa, South America, and the United Kingdom. It operates through the following segments: Engineering, Metering, and Others.
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