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Coda Octopus Group (NAS:CODA) 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 .
Coda Octopus Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Coda Octopus Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Coda Octopus Group'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.
Coda Octopus Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Coda Octopus Group Annual Data
Trend
2020-10
2021-10
2022-10
2023-10
2024-10
2025-10
Forward PE Ratio
8.90
20.08
11.64
14.45
19.35
20.34
Coda Octopus Group Quarterly Data
2020-01
2020-04
2020-07
2020-10
2021-01
2021-04
2021-07
2021-10
2022-01
2022-04
2022-07
2022-10
2023-01
2023-04
2023-07
2023-10
2024-01
2024-04
2024-07
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
9.53
27.17
8.36
8.90
17.04
16.67
12.18
20.08
15.67
11.66
9.38
11.64
13.05
15.36
13.76
14.45
13.35
25.00
14.06
19.35
18.93
20.33
13.66
20.34
22.57
22.95
CODA vs HOVR, MNTS, VWAV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Coda Octopus Group'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.
Coda Octopus Group Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Coda Octopus Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Coda Octopus Group'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.
Coda Octopus Group (CODA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.10 as of Jul. 27, 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 Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #35 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 17.1%.
Is Coda Octopus Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Coda Octopus Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.10. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20. Coda Octopus Group's value of 17.10 is 41.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #35 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Coda Octopus Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Coda Octopus Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to HOVR and MNTS?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Coda Octopus Group ranks #35 out of 205 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Coda Octopus Group in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20. Coda Octopus Group's value of 17.10 is 41.4% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.20, based on 205 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. Coda Octopus Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.10 is 41.4% 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 Coda Octopus Group and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Coda Octopus Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Coda Octopus Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group (CODA) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $10.16, compared to a current price of $10.04 — trading 1.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.10 and 41.4% below the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.20. Coda Octopus Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.10 as of Jul. 27, 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 Coda Octopus Group (CODA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Coda Octopus Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $10.04 is trading 1.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $10.16.
GuruFocus considers Coda Octopus Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CODA:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.10
GF Value™: $10.16 vs. price of $10.04 (1.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41.4% below the Aerospace & Defense median (#35 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CODA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Coda Octopus Group Inc develops underwater technologies and equipment for imaging, mapping defense, and survey applications. The company operates in three distinct business segments: the Marine Technology business, Acoustic Sensors and Material Business and the Defense Engineering Services Business. Its geographical segments are the Americas, Europe, Australia/Asia, and the Middle East/Africa. The majority of revenue is derived from the Products segment.
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