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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 .
Barco NV Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Barco NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barco NV'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.
Barco NV Forward PE Ratio Chart
Barco NV Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.52
35.09
23.58
20.08
14.05
14.42
Barco NV Semi-Annual Data
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.52
34.97
35.09
57.14
23.58
34.97
20.08
18.69
14.05
14.06
14.42
CHIX:BARB vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Barco NV'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.
Barco NV Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Barco NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barco NV'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.
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 Barco NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #135 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 13.3%.
Is Barco NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Barco NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.10. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Barco NV's value of 12.10 is 44.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #135 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Barco NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barco NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Barco NV ranks #135 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Barco NV in the top 13% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83. Barco NV's value of 12.10 is 44.6% 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 a Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.83, based on 1,018 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. Barco NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.10 is 44.6% 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 Barco NV and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barco NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barco NV stock overvalued right now?
Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 12.10. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.17, compared to a current price of €9.71 — trading 40% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.10 and 44.6% below the Hardware industry median of 21.83. Barco NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.10 as of Jul. 18, 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 Barco NV (CHIX:BARB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barco NV stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €9.71 is trading 40% below its estimated GF Value™ of €16.17.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:BARB:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.10
GF Value™: €16.17 vs. price of €9.71 (40% below fair value)
Industry Position: 44.6% below the Hardware median (#135 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:BARB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barco NV is an electronics company with three business segments: Entertainment, Enterprise, and Healthcare. The Entertainment business segment, which generates maximum revenue, comprises two business units; Cinema which offers the industry's complete range of laser and lamp-based cinema projectors, including image processing and audio solutions; and the Immersive Experience business unit, which offers solutions tailored to the specific needs of large venues, live events, themed entertainment (museums, theme parks, digital immersive art installations, projection mapping, etc.) and simulation applications: projection, image processing, and related services. Geographically, the group generates maximum revenue from the Americas, followed by EMEA and the Asia-Pacific regions.
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