Yancoal AustraliaYACAF 72 Forward PE Ratio is 9.62 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates YACAF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.45 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 65 Other Energy Sources companies, Yancoal Australia ranks better than 63.08% on this metric.
Yancoal Australia (OTCPK:YACAF) 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 .
Yancoal Australia Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Yancoal Australia Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Forward PE Ratio Chart
Yancoal Australia Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
2.23
6.12
11.25
Yancoal Australia Semi-Annual Data
2022-12
2023-06
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
2.23
1.67
5.98
6.12
7.62
11.25
Yancoal Australia Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Thermal Coal subindustry, Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia Forward PE Ratio vs Other Energy Sources Industry
For the Other Energy Sources industry and Energy sector, Yancoal Australia's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Yancoal Australia'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.
Yancoal Australia (YACAF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.62 as of Jul. 11, 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #24 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, placing it in the top 36.9%.
Is Yancoal Australia's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Yancoal Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62. The Other Energy Sources industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.54. Yancoal Australia's value of 9.62 is 16.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #24 out of 65 companies in the Other Energy Sources industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Yancoal Australia has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Yancoal Australia's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Other Energy Sources industry distribution chart, Yancoal Australia ranks #24 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Yancoal Australia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.54. Yancoal Australia's value of 9.62 is 16.6% 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 an Other Energy Sources company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Other Energy Sources companies is 11.54, based on 65 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. Yancoal Australia's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.62 is 16.6% 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 Yancoal Australia and its competitors. For the Other Energy Sources industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Yancoal Australia's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Yancoal Australia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia (YACAF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.45, compared to a current price of $3.58 — trading 3.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62 and 16.6% below the Other Energy Sources industry median of 11.54. Yancoal Australia's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.62 as of Jul. 11, 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 Yancoal Australia (YACAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Yancoal Australia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $3.58 is trading 3.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.45.
GuruFocus considers Yancoal Australia to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for YACAF:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.62
GF Value™: $3.45 vs. price of $3.58 (3.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.6% below the Other Energy Sources median (#24 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the YACAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Yancoal Australia Ltd is involved in identifying, developing, and operating coal-related projects in Australia. It has a diversified product mix of metallurgical and thermal coal mines in New South Wales and Queensland. The company generates maximum revenue from the New South Wales segment. It operates coal mines in the Hunter Valley, Moolarben, Mount Thorley Warkworth, Ashton and Stratford Duralie, Yarrabee and Middlemoun. The company's geographical markets include Japan, Singapore, China, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, and other countries.
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