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Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) 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 .
Hextar Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hextar Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hextar Global Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
43.10
Hextar Global Bhd Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
43.10
38.33
XKLS:5151 vs CTVA, CF, MOS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Agricultural Inputs subindustry, Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Agriculture Industry
For the Agriculture industry and Basic Materials sector, Hextar Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hextar Global 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.
Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) has a Forward PE Ratio of 36.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #88 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Hextar Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hextar Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.90. The Agriculture industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.42. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 36.90 is 223.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #88 out of 90 companies in the Agriculture industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hextar Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hextar Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to CTVA and CF?
According to the Agriculture industry distribution chart, Hextar Global Bhd ranks #88 out of 90 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hextar Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.42. Hextar Global Bhd's value of 36.90 is 223.1% above 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 an Agriculture company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Agriculture companies is 11.42, based on 90 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. Hextar Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 36.90 is 223.1% above 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 Hextar Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Agriculture industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hextar Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 36.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hextar Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.91, compared to a current price of RM0.78 — trading 14.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 36.90 and 223.1% above the Agriculture industry median of 11.42. Hextar Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151), the current Forward PE Ratio is 36.90 as of Jul. 20, 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 Hextar Global Bhd (XKLS:5151) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hextar Global Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.78 is trading 14.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM0.91.
GuruFocus considers Hextar Global Bhd to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5151:
Forward PE Ratio: 36.90
GF Value™: RM0.91 vs. price of RM0.78 (14.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 223.1% above the Agriculture median (#88 of 90)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5151 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hextar Global Bhd is a Malaysia-based investment holding company. The company, through its subsidiaries, is involved in the trading and distribution of agrochemicals and fertilizers, the manufacturing and trading of healthcare disposable products, and agro-based technology. It has four operating segments, including Investment holding, Agriculture, Specialty chemicals, and Fruits. The maximum revenue is generated from the Specialty Chemicals segment. It operates principally in Malaysia. Its product distributions are channeled through distributors, hypermarkets, supermarkets, and dealer networks in all towns in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak.
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