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Central Global BhdXKLS:8052 +0.57%40 Forward PE Ratio is 24.72 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates XKLS:8052 with a GF Score™ of 40/100. Among 660 Chemicals companies, Central Global Bhd ranks worse than 62.58% on this metric.
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) 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 .
Central Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Central Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Central 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.
Central Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio Chart
Central Global Bhd Annual Data
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XKLS:8052 vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Central 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.
Central Global Bhd Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Central Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Central 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.
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a Forward PE Ratio of 24.72 as of Jul. 25, 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #413 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Central Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Central Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.72. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.49. Central Global Bhd's value of 24.72 is 41.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #413 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Central Global Bhd has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Central Global Bhd's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Central Global Bhd ranks #413 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Central Global Bhd in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.49. Central Global Bhd's value of 24.72 is 41.4% 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 17.49, based on 660 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. Central Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio of 24.72 is 41.4% 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 Central Global Bhd and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Central Global Bhd's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Central Global Bhd stock overvalued right now?
Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 24.72. The current Forward PE Ratio is 24.72 and 41.4% above the Chemicals industry median of 17.49. Central Global Bhd's overall GF Score™ is 40/100. 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 Central Global Bhd (XKLS:8052), the current Forward PE Ratio is 24.72 as of Jul. 25, 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.
Central Global Bhd is a manufacturer of industrial tapes and labels stock. These are provided for professional auto spray painting, packing, advertising applications, general labeling, and identification. The group's reportable segment comprises manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive label stocks and tapes, construction contracts, trading, and others. The adhesive tape products include masking tape, painter tape, foam tape, tissue tape, polyester tape, acrylic tape, cloth tape, and others. The construction segment derives majority revenue.
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