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Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) 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 .
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia 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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia Forward PE Ratio Chart
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.58
10.91
5.31
17.14
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia Quarterly Data
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
12.36
5.87
9.62
8.58
8.50
11.04
10.75
10.91
11.95
12.99
9.86
5.31
4.64
6.91
8.29
17.14
22.20
15.26
BSP:DESK3 vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia'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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia 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.
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.88 as of Sep. 17, 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #101 out of 216 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.88. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's value of 12.88 is 4.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #101 out of 216 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia ranks #101 out of 216 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's value of 12.88 is 4.8% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 13.53, based on 216 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. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.88 is 4.8% 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.53 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is R$16.59, compared to a current price of R$19.45 — trading 17.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.88 and 4.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 13.53. Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 8 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.88 as of Sep. 17, 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 Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia (BSP:DESK3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of R$19.45 is trading 17.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of R$16.59.
GuruFocus considers Desktop - Sigmanet Comunicacao Multimidia to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BSP:DESK3:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.88
GF Value™: R$16.59 vs. price of R$19.45 (17.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#101 of 216)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:DESK3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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