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ASTEEL Group BhdXKLS:7020 +8.33% Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Aug. 01, 2026. The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 179 Steel companies, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks worse than 558658.66% on this metric.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) 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 .
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ASTEEL Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ASTEEL Group 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.
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XKLS:7020 vs NUE, STLD, RS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Steel subindustry, ASTEEL Group 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Steel Industry
For the Steel industry and Basic Materials sector, ASTEEL Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ASTEEL Group 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry.
Is ASTEEL Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
ASTEEL Group Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 179 companies in the Steel industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers.
How does ASTEEL Group Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to NUE and STLD?
According to the Steel industry distribution chart, ASTEEL Group Bhd ranks #999999 out of 179 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ASTEEL Group Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.90. 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 Steel company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Steel companies is 13.90, based on 179 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd and its competitors. For the Steel industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.90 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ASTEEL Group 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is RM0.09, compared to a current price of RM0.07 — trading 27.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. 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 ASTEEL Group Bhd (XKLS:7020), 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.
ASTEEL Group Bhd specializes in steel roofing and structure design and building, and focuses on the downstream industry for other building and construction materials. It is involved in the manufacturing of coated steel products and processing of metal roofing, wall cladding & fencing, metal floor decking, light gauge structural components, purlins, and framing systems under the brands ASTEEL and ASTAR. The firm operates in two segments: ARSB and STARSHINE. The ARSB segment that generates the majority of its revenue, engages in manufacturing and selling coated steel products and downstream roofing products, trading of hardware and building materials in Sabah and Sarawak, East Malaysia.
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