Chapters Group AG (CHIX:CHGd) 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 .
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Chapters Group AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Chapters Group AG's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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CHIX:CHGD vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Chapters Group AG'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.
Chapters Group AG Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Chapters Group AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Chapters Group AG'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.
Chapters Group AG (CHIX:CHGD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 61.54 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 Chapters Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Chapters Group AG ranks #1004 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 85.9%.
Is Chapters Group AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Chapters Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 61.54. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Chapters Group AG's value of 61.54 is 231.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Chapters Group AG ranks #1004 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Chapters Group AG has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Chapters Group AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Chapters Group AG ranks #1004 out of 1169 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Chapters Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Chapters Group AG's value of 61.54 is 231.9% 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. Chapters Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 61.54 is 231.9% 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 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 Chapters Group AG 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. Chapters Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 61.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Chapters Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Chapters Group AG (CHIX:CHGD) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 61.54. The stock's GF Value™ is €42.95, compared to a current price of €37.15 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 61.54 and 231.9% above the Software industry median of 18.54. Chapters Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 with 4 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 Chapters Group AG (CHIX:CHGD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 61.54 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 Chapters Group AG (CHIX:CHGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Chapters Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €37.15 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €42.95.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:CHGD:
Forward PE Ratio: 61.54
GF Value™: €42.95 vs. price of €37.15 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 231.9% above the Software median (#1004 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:CHGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Chapters Group AG is a holding company that invests in attractive small- and mid-sized enterprises and pursues a long-term entrepreneurial investment approach. The Group is focused on providing mission-critical digital solutions through a portfolio of operating companies and operates through three segments: Public Sector, Enterprise, and Financial Technologies. The Public Sector segment, which generates the maximum revenue, provides software solutions for municipalities, public administration, social services, education, transportation, utilities, cybersecurity, homeland security, telecommunications, and non-profit institutions.
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