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Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) 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 .
Catering International Services Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Catering International Services Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Catering International Services Forward PE Ratio Chart
Catering International Services Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.51
Catering International Services Semi-Annual Data
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.82
11.51
XPAR:ALCIS vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Catering International Services'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.
Catering International Services Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Catering International Services's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Catering International Services's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Catering International Services Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 as of Aug. 13, 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #182 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 43.6%.
Is Catering International Services' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Catering International Services' current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. Catering International Services' value of 11.79 is 12.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #182 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Catering International Services has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Catering International Services' Forward PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Catering International Services ranks #182 out of 417 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Catering International Services in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48. Catering International Services' value of 11.79 is 12.5% below 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.48, based on 417 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. Catering International Services's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 is 12.5% below 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 Catering International Services and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.48 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Catering International Services's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Catering International Services stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.51, compared to a current price of €21.70 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 and 12.5% below the Business Services industry median of 13.48. Catering International Services' overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 as of Aug. 13, 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 Catering International Services (XPAR:ALCIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Catering International Services stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.70 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.51.
GuruFocus considers Catering International Services to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:ALCIS:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.79
GF Value™: €14.51 vs. price of €21.70 (49.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12.5% below the Business Services median (#182 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:ALCIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Catering International Services is engaged in the business of providing catering accommodations and facilities management services for companies operating in difficult environments. The company is engaged in promoting the socio-economic development of local populations in countries where it operates and also integrated services with its core business. Its services portfolio consists of transport and supply, construction, engineering, multi-technical maintenance, waste management, housekeeping, collection, laundry etc. The company has Africa, Asia, Oceania, Middle East, South America and Commonwealth of independent states geographic segments. It derives the majority of its revenue from Africa segment.
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