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Chinasoft InternationalCFTLF 86 PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.55 as of Sep. 16, 2026, which is 37% above its 10-year median of 19.45. GuruFocus rates CFTLF with a GF Score™ of 86/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.83. The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,631 Software companies, Chinasoft International ranks worse than 56.65% on this metric.
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-09-16), Chinasoft International's share price is
$0.5309.
Chinasoft International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 was $0.02. Therefore, Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 26.55.
The historical rank and industry rank for Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) or its related term are showing as below:
CFTLF'
s PE Ratio (TTM) Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 10.28 Med: 19.45 Max: 40.37
Current: 23.54
During the past 13 years, the highest PE Ratio (TTM) of Chinasoft International was 40.37. The lowest was 10.28. And the median was 19.45.
CFTLF's PE Ratio (TTM) is ranked worse than 56.65% of 1631
companies
in the Software industry
Industry Median: 20.59
vs CFTLF: 23.54
During the past 12 months, Chinasoft International's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -44.20% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -31.60% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -26.90% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -1.00% per year.
During the past 13 years, Chinasoft International's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 69.10% per year. The lowest was -38.70% per year. And the median was 15.60% per year.
Chinasoft International (OTCPK:CFTLF) PE Ratio (TTM) Explanation
The PE Ratio (TTM) can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio (TTM) is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.
In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio (TTM) is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio (TTM), the one with faster growth business is more attractive.
If a company loses money, the PE Ratio (TTM) becomes meaningless.
To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio (TTM) divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio (TTM) equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio (TTM) of 10.
Because the PE Ratio (TTM) measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio (TTM) can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.
Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio (TTM) can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratio (TTM)s are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio (TTM) is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio .
PE Ratio (TTM) can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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 (TTM).
Chinasoft International PE Ratio (TTM) Related Terms
Chinasoft International PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
CFTLF vs IBM, ACN, CTSH: PE Ratio (TTM) Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM), along with its competitors' market caps and PE Ratio (TTM) 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.
Chinasoft International PE Ratio (TTM) vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) falls into.
Chinasoft International PE Ratio (TTM) Calculation
The PE Ratio (TTM), or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.
Chinasoft International's Share Price of today is $0.5309.
For company reported semi-annually, Chinasoft International's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jun. 2026 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $0.02.
* 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.
It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:
There are at least three kinds of PE Ratio (TTM)s used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio (TTM) or PE Ratio (TTM) (TTM), Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio (TTM) based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio (TTM) is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.
In the calculation of PE Ratio (TTM), the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.
For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.
Chinasoft International (CFTLF) has a PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.55 as of Sep. 16, 2026. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Chinasoft International and its competitors. This is 37% above median its historical median of 19.45. Over the past decade, Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 10.28 to 40.37. According to the industry distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #924 out of 1631 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 56.7%.
Is Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) too high?
Chinasoft International's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.55 is 37% above median its 10-year median of 19.45. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.28 to a high of 40.37. The Software industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 20.59. Chinasoft International's value of 26.55 is 28.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #924 out of 1631 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Chinasoft International has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chinasoft International's PE Ratio (TTM) compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Chinasoft International ranks #924 out of 1631 companies for PE Ratio (TTM). This places Chinasoft International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median PE Ratio (TTM) is 20.59. Chinasoft International's value of 26.55 is 28.9% above this benchmark. Historically, Chinasoft International's own PE Ratio (TTM) has ranged from 10.28 to 40.37 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 19.45 vs. the industry median of 20.59, Chinasoft International has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio (TTM) for a Software company?
The median PE Ratio (TTM) among Software companies is 20.59, based on 1,631 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a PE Ratio (TTM) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, PE Ratio (TTM) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Chinasoft International's current PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.55 is 28.9% 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 PE Ratio (TTM) mean?
A high PE Ratio (TTM) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Trailing 12-month P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's trailing 12-month earnings per share. View historical data on Chinasoft International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median PE Ratio (TTM) is 20.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Chinasoft International's current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.55, which is 37% above median its own 10-year median of 19.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chinasoft International stock overvalued right now?
Chinasoft International (CFTLF) has a current PE Ratio (TTM) of 26.55. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.83, compared to a current price of $0.53 — trading 36% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.55, which is 37% above median its 10-year median of 19.45 and 28.9% above the Software industry median of 20.59. Chinasoft International's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 with 7 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio (TTM) calculated?
PE Ratio (TTM) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Chinasoft International (CFTLF), the current PE Ratio (TTM) is 26.55 as of Sep. 16, 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 Chinasoft International (CFTLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chinasoft International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.53 is trading 36% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.83.
Key valuation signals for CFTLF:
PE Ratio (TTM): 26.55 (37% above median its 10-year median of 19.45)
GF Value™: $0.83 vs. price of $0.53 (36% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.9% above the Software median (#924 of 1631)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CFTLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chinasoft International Ltd is an investment holding company. The principal activities of the Company and its subsidiaries are development and provision of information technology (IT) solutions services, and IT outsourcing services. The company's Nature of goods and services Project-based development services, Outsourcing services, Other services, Sales of software and hardware products of which majority of revenue comes from Outsourcing services. The group now has only one operating segment. The Group's operations are mainly located in its country of domicile, the People's Republic of China. The company has presence in PRC, Malaysia, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, India, and Indonesia. The majority of revenue comes from PRC.
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