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Guan Chong BhdXKLS:5102 +0.84%82 Forward PE Ratio is 12.00 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5102 with a GF Score™ of 82/100 and a GF Value™ of RM1.81 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Guan Chong Bhd ranks better than 62.6% on this metric.
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) 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 .
Guan Chong Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Guan Chong Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Guan Chong Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.22
14.69
6.55
Guan Chong Bhd Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2023-09
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.42
10.22
11.48
8.89
14.69
12.85
10.24
7.52
6.55
7.85
XKLS:5102 vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Guan Chong Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Guan Chong 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.
Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #279 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 37.4%.
Is Guan Chong Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Guan Chong Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.00. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 12.00 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #279 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Guan Chong Bhd has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Guan Chong Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Guan Chong Bhd ranks #279 out of 746 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Guan Chong Bhd in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Guan Chong Bhd's value of 12.00 is 17.2% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.50, based on 746 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. Guan Chong Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.00 is 17.2% 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 Guan Chong Bhd and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Guan Chong Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Guan Chong Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.81, compared to a current price of RM1.20 — trading 33.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.00 and 17.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.50. Guan Chong Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.00 as of Jul. 29, 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 Guan Chong Bhd (XKLS:5102) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Guan Chong Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM1.20 is trading 33.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.81.
GuruFocus considers Guan Chong Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5102:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.00
GF Value™: RM1.81 vs. price of RM1.20 (33.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#279 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5102 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Guan Chong Bhd is engaged in investment holding, manufacturing, distributing, and trading in Cocoa butter, Cocoa Cake, Cocoa powder, and Cocoa-derived food ingredients. Geographically, the Group operates in Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, and Germany of which key revenue is derived from Singapore. Its five reportable segments are Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Germany and Ivory Coast.
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