Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVl) 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 .
Frontier Developments Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Frontier Developments Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Forward PE Ratio Chart
Frontier Developments Annual Data
Trend
2025-05
Forward PE Ratio
128.68
Frontier Developments Semi-Annual Data
2025-05
2025-11
Forward PE Ratio
128.68
21.80
CHIX:FDEVL vs NTES, EA, TTWO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Gaming & Multimedia subindustry, Frontier Developments'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.
Frontier Developments Forward PE Ratio vs Interactive Media Industry
For the Interactive Media industry and Communication Services sector, Frontier Developments's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Frontier Developments's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Frontier Developments 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.
Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.83 as of Jul. 01, 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 242 companies in the Interactive Media industry, placing it in the top 55.4%.
Is Frontier Developments' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Frontier Developments' current Forward PE Ratio is 14.83. The Interactive Media industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. Frontier Developments' value of 14.83 is 10.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 242 companies in the Interactive Media industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Frontier Developments has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Frontier Developments' Forward PE Ratio compare to NTES and EA?
According to the Interactive Media industry distribution chart, Frontier Developments ranks #134 out of 242 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Frontier Developments in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. Frontier Developments' value of 14.83 is 10.3% 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 an Interactive Media company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Interactive Media companies is 13.44, based on 242 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. Frontier Developments's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.83 is 10.3% 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 Frontier Developments and its competitors. For the Interactive Media industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Frontier Developments's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Frontier Developments stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £2.81, compared to a current price of £4.46 — trading 58.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.83 and 10.3% above the Interactive Media industry median of 13.44. Frontier Developments' overall GF Score™ is 49/100 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.83 as of Jul. 01, 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 Frontier Developments (CHIX:FDEVL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Frontier Developments stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £4.46 is trading 58.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of £2.81.
GuruFocus considers Frontier Developments to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:FDEVL:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.83
GF Value™: £2.81 vs. price of £4.46 (58.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.3% above the Interactive Media median (#134 of 242)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:FDEVL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Frontier Developments PLC is a United Kingdom-based company that develops and publishes video games for personal computers and consoles. The company is known for titles such as the Elite series, Planet Coaster, Planet Zoo, and Jurassic World Evolution. It operates through game development and publishing, using in-house technology to create and distribute interactive entertainment software. Frontier Developments has one operating segment, being revenue from publishing games and revenue from other streams such as royalties and licensing. The majority of revenue is generated from Publishing revenue.
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