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CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) 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 .
CTOS Digital Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CTOS Digital Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
CTOS Digital Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
46.51
31.95
26.88
21.43
15.70
CTOS Digital Bhd Quarterly Data
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
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
62.89
46.51
42.37
34.97
31.95
31.95
28.49
30.86
25.91
26.88
24.45
27.40
20.49
21.43
21.70
19.58
20.43
15.70
14.20
15.93
XKLS:5301 vs SPGI, CME, MCO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, CTOS Digital Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CTOS Digital 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.
CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.93 as of Jul. 24, 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 CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #111 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 50.2%.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CTOS Digital Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.93. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.93. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 15.93 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #111 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CTOS Digital Bhd has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CTOS Digital Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, CTOS Digital Bhd ranks #111 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CTOS Digital Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.93. CTOS Digital Bhd's value of 15.93 is 0% at 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 15.93, based on 221 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. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.93 is 0% at 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 CTOS Digital Bhd and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.93 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CTOS Digital Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CTOS Digital Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM1.35, compared to a current price of RM0.70 — trading 48.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.93 and 0% at the Capital Markets industry median of 15.93. CTOS Digital Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.93 as of Jul. 24, 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 CTOS Digital Bhd (XKLS:5301) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CTOS Digital Bhd stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of RM0.70 is trading 48.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of RM1.35.
GuruFocus considers CTOS Digital Bhd to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5301:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.93
GF Value™: RM1.35 vs. price of RM0.70 (48.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Capital Markets median (#111 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5301 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CTOS Digital Bhd is engaged in activities such as credit reporting agency, digital software-related services including software development, outsourcing, provision of training services, and provision of alternative data credit scoring. It serves three types of customers, namely Key Accounts, Commercial, and Direct-to-Consumer. The company's geographical segments include Malaysia which generates key revenue, and International.
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