Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) 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 .
Vista Group International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Vista Group International 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.
Vista Group International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Vista Group International Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
109.62
151.33
Vista Group International Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
109.62
121.92
151.33
ASX:VGL vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Vista Group International'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.
Vista Group International Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Vista Group International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vista Group International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Vista Group International 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.
Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 44.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Vista Group International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1028 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 87.9%.
Is Vista Group International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vista Group International's current Forward PE Ratio is 44.32. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Vista Group International's value of 44.32 is 139.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1028 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vista Group International has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vista Group International's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Vista Group International ranks #1028 out of 1169 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Vista Group International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Vista Group International's value of 44.32 is 139.1% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.54, based on 1,169 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. Vista Group International's current Forward PE Ratio of 44.32 is 139.1% 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 Vista Group International and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vista Group International's current Forward PE Ratio is 44.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vista Group International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is A$2.28, compared to a current price of A$2.08 — trading 8.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 44.32 and 139.1% above the Software industry median of 18.54. Vista Group International's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 44.32 as of Jul. 07, 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 Vista Group International (ASX:VGL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vista Group International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of A$2.08 is trading 8.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of A$2.28.
GuruFocus considers Vista Group International to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ASX:VGL:
Forward PE Ratio: 44.32
GF Value™: A$2.28 vs. price of A$2.08 (8.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 139.1% above the Software median (#1028 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ASX:VGL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vista Group International Ltd provides software and technology solutions across the global film industry sectors of distribution, exhibition, and the end consumer, moviegoers. The principal activity is the sale, support, and associated development of software for the film industry. The company operates in the vertical cinema/film market in the following reportable segments namely the Cinema segment and Film segment. The company has offices in New Zealand, with additional offices located in Sydney, Cape Town, London, Amsterdam, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Los Angeles, and Mexico City.
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