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Fincantieri SpACHIX:FCTM 53 Forward PE Ratio is 24.04 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:FCTM with a GF Score™ of 53/100 and a GF Value™ of €3.24 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Aerospace & Defense companies, Fincantieri SpA ranks better than 61.27% on this metric.
Fincantieri SpA (CHIX:FCTm) 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 .
Fincantieri SpA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Fincantieri SpA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fincantieri SpA'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.
Fincantieri SpA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Fincantieri SpA Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.59
26.42
Fincantieri SpA Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
23.59
30.51
37.46
33.39
26.42
CHIX:FCTM vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Fincantieri SpA'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.
Fincantieri SpA Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Fincantieri SpA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fincantieri SpA'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.
Fincantieri SpA (CHIX:FCTM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 24.04 as of Jul. 16, 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 Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #79 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 38.7%.
Is Fincantieri SpA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Fincantieri SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.04. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03. Fincantieri SpA's value of 24.04 is 17.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #79 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fincantieri SpA has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fincantieri SpA's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Fincantieri SpA ranks #79 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Fincantieri SpA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03. Fincantieri SpA's value of 24.04 is 17.2% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.03, based on 204 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. Fincantieri SpA's current Forward PE Ratio of 24.04 is 17.2% 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 Fincantieri SpA and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fincantieri SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 24.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fincantieri SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA (CHIX:FCTM) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €3.24, compared to a current price of €11.64 — trading 259.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 24.04 and 17.2% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.03. Fincantieri SpA's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 3 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 Fincantieri SpA (CHIX:FCTM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 24.04 as of Jul. 16, 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 Fincantieri SpA (CHIX:FCTM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fincantieri SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.64 is trading 259.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €3.24.
GuruFocus considers Fincantieri SpA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FCTM:
Forward PE Ratio: 24.04
GF Value™: €3.24 vs. price of €11.64 (259.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 17.2% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#79 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FCTM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fincantieri is one of the world's largest shipbuilding groups, operating across the defense, commercial, and specialized maritime sectors. The company designs and builds a wide range of vessels, including cruise ships, naval combatants, submarines, and offshore and specialized ships. It also provides lifecycle support and system integration services. Fincantieri is organized into four main divisions—shipbuilding; equipment, systems, and infrastructure; offshore and specialized vessels; and underwater systems—covering the full spectrum of defense and commercial shipbuilding.
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