Deutsche Post AG (OTCPK:DPSTF) 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 .
Deutsche Post AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Deutsche Post AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Post AG'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.
Deutsche Post AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Deutsche Post AG Annual Data
Trend
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
14.03
14.45
16.42
10.93
13.77
14.79
14.16
10.59
13.26
10.64
14.04
Deutsche Post AG 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
14.03
11.34
13.53
12.89
14.45
14.01
14.08
15.48
16.42
14.60
16.61
14.41
10.93
13.33
13.89
12.09
13.77
10.25
19.42
15.22
14.79
14.81
15.65
14.60
14.16
11.30
9.20
8.98
10.59
13.09
13.32
10.25
13.26
12.53
12.29
11.55
10.64
12.74
12.77
11.54
14.04
13.70
DPSTF vs UPS, FDX, JBHT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Integrated Freight & Logistics subindustry, Deutsche Post AG'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.
Deutsche Post AG Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Deutsche Post AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Post AG'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.
Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 as of Jul. 03, 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #289 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 59.3%.
Is Deutsche Post AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Deutsche Post AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. Deutsche Post AG's value of 16.88 is 26% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #289 out of 487 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Post AG has a GF Score™ of 80/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Post AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to UPS and FDX?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Deutsche Post AG ranks #289 out of 487 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Deutsche Post AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40. Deutsche Post AG's value of 16.88 is 26% 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 a Transportation company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Transportation companies is 13.40, based on 487 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. Deutsche Post AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 is 26% 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 Deutsche Post AG and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Post AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Post AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $47.96, compared to a current price of $63.51 — trading 32.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 and 26% above the Transportation industry median of 13.40. Deutsche Post AG's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 with 11 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 as of Jul. 03, 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 Deutsche Post AG (DPSTF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Post AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $63.51 is trading 32.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $47.96.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Post AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for DPSTF:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.88
GF Value™: $47.96 vs. price of $63.51 (32.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26% above the Transportation median (#289 of 487)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DPSTF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
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