Dassault Systemes SE (OTCPK:DASTY) 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 .
Dassault Systemes SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Dassault Systemes SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dassault Systemes SE'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.
Dassault Systemes SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Dassault Systemes SE Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
29.94
26.95
30.03
30.30
35.84
40.98
54.95
26.67
35.46
24.23
17.32
Dassault Systemes SE Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
29.94
26.04
27.70
28.82
26.95
30.03
28.82
27.86
30.03
38.17
41.15
38.76
30.30
39.22
40.49
33.22
35.84
32.15
41.32
38.02
40.98
44.25
48.54
52.63
54.95
44.44
35.09
30.12
26.67
32.15
34.48
28.41
35.46
32.68
27.55
26.53
24.23
26.31
22.97
19.93
17.32
12.58
DASTY vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Dassault Systemes SE'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.
Dassault Systemes SE Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Dassault Systemes SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dassault Systemes SE'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.
Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.55 as of Jun. 30, 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #426 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Dassault Systemes SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Dassault Systemes SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.55. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.79. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 13.55 is 23.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #426 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dassault Systemes SE has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dassault Systemes SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Dassault Systemes SE ranks #426 out of 1169 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Dassault Systemes SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.79. Dassault Systemes SE's value of 13.55 is 23.8% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 17.79, 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. Dassault Systemes SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.55 is 23.8% 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 Dassault Systemes SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dassault Systemes SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.55. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dassault Systemes SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $40.41, compared to a current price of $20.64 — trading 48.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.55 and 23.8% below the Software industry median of 17.79. Dassault Systemes SE's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.55 as of Jun. 30, 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 Dassault Systemes SE (DASTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dassault Systemes SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $20.64 is trading 48.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $40.41.
GuruFocus considers Dassault Systemes SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for DASTY:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.55
GF Value™: $40.41 vs. price of $20.64 (48.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% below the Software median (#426 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DASTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dassault Systèmes is a leading provider of computer-assisted design and product lifecycle management software, serving customers like Boeing and Volkswagen throughout the production process. The company's flagship product, Catia, primarily serves the transportation, industrial equipment, and aerospace and defense industries. In life sciences, Dassault's Medidata cloud platform optimizes clinical trial efficiency and is the leader in electronic data capture.
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