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Ferguson Enterprises (NYSE:FERG) 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 .
Ferguson Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ferguson Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ferguson Enterprises Annual Data
Trend
2016-07
2017-07
2018-07
2019-07
2020-07
2021-07
2022-07
2023-07
2024-07
2025-07
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.27
14.10
14.62
14.39
18.59
20.49
13.07
16.92
20.33
21.30
20.88
Ferguson Enterprises Quarterly Data
2016-01
2016-07
2017-01
2017-07
2018-01
2018-07
2019-01
2019-07
2020-01
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
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.42
14.27
16.86
14.10
17.51
14.62
12.38
14.39
17.39
18.59
20.53
20.92
20.16
20.49
19.84
18.76
14.04
13.07
11.53
14.60
15.20
16.92
15.80
19.46
20.45
20.33
20.09
19.13
17.12
21.30
22.90
20.88
19.87
FERG vs FAST, GWW, WCC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Ferguson Enterprises's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ferguson Enterprises'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.
Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.58 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #35 out of 64 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 54.7%.
Is Ferguson Enterprises' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ferguson Enterprises' current Forward PE Ratio is 20.58. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.85. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 20.58 is 3.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #35 out of 64 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Ferguson Enterprises has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ferguson Enterprises' Forward PE Ratio compare to FAST and GWW?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Ferguson Enterprises ranks #35 out of 64 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Ferguson Enterprises in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.85. Ferguson Enterprises' value of 20.58 is 3.7% 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 Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 19.85, based on 64 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. Ferguson Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.58 is 3.7% 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 Ferguson Enterprises and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ferguson Enterprises's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ferguson Enterprises stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $231.67, compared to a current price of $232.02 — trading 0.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.58 and 3.7% above the Industrial Distribution industry median of 19.85. Ferguson Enterprises' overall GF Score™ is 89/100 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 Ferguson Enterprises (FERG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.58 as of Jul. 20, 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 Ferguson Enterprises (FERG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ferguson Enterprises stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $232.02 is trading 0.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $231.67.
GuruFocus considers Ferguson Enterprises to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FERG:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.58
GF Value™: $231.67 vs. price of $232.02 (0.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.7% above the Industrial Distribution median (#35 of 64)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FERG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ferguson distributes plumbing and HVAC products to North American repair, maintenance, and improvement, new construction, and civil infrastructure markets. It serves over 1 million customers and sources products from 37,000 suppliers. Ferguson engages customers through approximately 1,700 North American branches, over the phone, online, and in residential showrooms. The firm sold its UK business in 2021 and is now solely focused on the North American market.
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