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Severfield (CHIX:SFRl) 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 .
Severfield Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Severfield Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Severfield'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.
Severfield Forward PE Ratio Chart
Severfield Annual Data
Trend
2023-03
2024-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.05
6.29
7.21
4.90
Severfield Semi-Annual Data
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.05
6.94
6.29
9.01
7.21
9.60
4.90
CHIX:SFRL vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Severfield'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.
Severfield Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Severfield's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Severfield'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.
Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.69 as of Jul. 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 Severfield and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #206 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32.1%.
Is Severfield's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Severfield's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.69. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. Severfield's value of 10.69 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Severfield ranks #206 out of 641 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Severfield has a GF Score™ of 56/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Severfield's Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Severfield ranks #206 out of 641 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Severfield in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95. Severfield's value of 10.69 is 23.4% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 13.95, based on 641 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. Severfield's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.69 is 23.4% 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 Severfield and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.95 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Severfield's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Severfield stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.56, compared to a current price of £0.37 — trading 33.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.69 and 23.4% below the Construction industry median of 13.95. Severfield's overall GF Score™ is 56/100 with 7 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.69 as of Jul. 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 Severfield (CHIX:SFRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Severfield stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.37 is trading 33.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.56.
GuruFocus considers Severfield to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SFRL:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.69
GF Value™: £0.56 vs. price of £0.37 (33.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% below the Construction median (#206 of 641)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SFRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Severfield PLC is a construction company in the United Kingdom. It is engaged in the design, fabrication, and construction of structural steelwork. The company's operating segments are; Core Construction Operations, and Modular Solutions. Maximum revenue is generated from its Core Construction Operations segment which comprises the combined results of the Commercial and Industrial (C&I) and Nuclear and Infrastructure (N&I) divisions, including the results of Voortman Steel Construction Holding (VSCH). It provides steel superstructures and various other products like modular frames, severstor, and seversafe offload systems. Geographically, the company generates maximum revenue from the United Kingdom and the rest from the Republic of Ireland and continental Europe.
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