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Kpj Healthcare BhdXKLS:5878 72 Forward PE Ratio is 33.91 as of Jul. 31, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:5878 with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of RM2.50 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 314 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks worse than 76.11% on this metric.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) 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 .
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.39
30.86
23.20
26.18
29.75
31.18
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Quarterly Data
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
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
20.12
24.39
24.75
38.17
29.50
30.86
35.21
29.50
22.57
23.20
23.53
22.83
21.93
26.18
30.96
31.15
29.85
29.75
29.56
28.76
29.13
31.18
37.31
XKLS:5878 vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Kpj Healthcare 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.
Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) has a Forward PE Ratio of 33.91 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #239 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 76.1%.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.91. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 33.91 is 84.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #239 out of 314 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Kpj Healthcare Bhd has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Kpj Healthcare Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Kpj Healthcare Bhd ranks #239 out of 314 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Kpj Healthcare Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's value of 33.91 is 84.5% 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 a Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.38, based on 314 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. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 33.91 is 84.5% 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM2.50, compared to a current price of RM3.10 — trading 24% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 33.91 and 84.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.38. Kpj Healthcare Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878), the current Forward PE Ratio is 33.91 as of Jul. 31, 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 Kpj Healthcare Bhd (XKLS:5878) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Kpj Healthcare Bhd stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of RM3.10 is trading 24% above its estimated GF Value™ of RM2.50.
GuruFocus considers Kpj Healthcare Bhd to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XKLS:5878:
Forward PE Ratio: 33.91
GF Value™: RM2.50 vs. price of RM3.10 (24% above fair value)
Industry Position: 84.5% above the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#239 of 314)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XKLS:5878 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KPJ Healthcare Bhd operates as an investment holding company and provides management services to its subsidiaries. The principal activities of the subsidiaries are mainly the operation of specialist hospitals. The reportable segments of the company are: (i) Malaysia - All healthcare activities including the private hospitals, pathology and laboratory services and distribution of pharmaceutical, medical and consumer healthcare products. (ii) Others - Operating segments involved in provision of hospital and retirement village services in Thailand and Australia, a private university and colleges of nursing and allied health and other similar activities in Malaysia. The majority of revenue is derived from the Malaysia segment.
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