Lacklustre Performance Is Driving PetroChina Company Limited's (HKG:857) Low P/E

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PetroChina Company Limited's (HKG:857) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 6.5x might make it look like a buy right now compared to the market in Hong Kong, where around half of the companies have P...

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Although, it's not wise to just take the P/E at face value as there may be an explanation why it's limited.     Recent times have been advantageous for PetroChina as its earnings have been rising faster than most other companies.   One possibility is that the P/E is low because investors think this strong earnings performance might be less impressive moving forward.  If not, then existing shareholders have reason to be quite optimistic about the future direction of the share price.      View our latest analysis for PetroChina SEHK:857 Price to Earnings Ratio vs Industry October 13th 2024 Want the full picture on analyst estimates for the company? Then our free report on PetroChina will help you uncover what's on the horizon.   Does Growth Match The Low P/E?   There's an inherent assumption that a company should underperform the market for P/E ratios like PetroChina's to be considered reasonable.   Retrospectively, the last year delivered a decent 7.9% gain to the company's bottom line.   This was backed up an excellent period prior to see EPS up by 61% in total over the last three years.  Therefore, it's fair to say the earnings growth recently has been superb for the company.     Shifting to the future, estimates from the analysts covering the company suggest earnings growth is heading into negative territory, declining 3.8% per annum over the next three years.  That's not great when the rest of the market is expected to grow by 12% per annum.  In light of this, it's understandable that PetroChina's P/E would sit below the majority of other companies.  However, shrinking earnings are unlikely to lead to a stable P/E over the longer term.  There's potential for the P/E to fall to even lower levels if the company doesn't improve its profitability.    The Key Takeaway  While the price-to-earnings ratio shouldn't be the defining factor in whether you buy a stock or not, it's quite a capable barometer of earnings expectations.  We've established that PetroChina maintains its low P/E on the weakness of its forecast for sliding earnings, as expected.  Right now shareholders are accepting the low P/E as they concede future earnings probably won't provide any pleasant surprises.  It's hard to see the share price rising strongly in the near future under these circumstances.     Don't forget that there may be other risks. For instance, we've identified 2 warning signs for PetroChina  (1 is significant) you should be aware of.   You might be able to find a better investment than PetroChina. If you want a selection of possible candidates, check out this free list of interesting companies that trade on a low P/E (but have proven they can grow earnings). New: Manage All Your Stock Portfolios in One PlaceWe've created the ultimate portfolio companion for stock investors, and it's free.• Connect an unlimited number of Portfolios and see your total in one currency• Be alerted to new Warning Signs or Risks via email or mobile• Track the Fair Value of your stocksTry a Demo Portfolio for FreeHave feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) simplywallst.com.This article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. 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