Comfort Systems USA (NYSE:FIX) 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 .
Comfort Systems USA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Comfort Systems USA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Comfort Systems USA'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.
Comfort Systems USA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Comfort Systems USA Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.81
16.72
18.98
12.64
20.96
25.29
31.89
Comfort Systems USA 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
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
16.81
16.39
19.53
15.43
16.72
18.69
19.65
14.01
18.98
16.00
17.42
17.45
12.64
15.15
14.73
23.31
20.20
20.96
28.65
24.75
25.38
25.29
17.71
27.52
31.09
31.89
37.18
FIX vs EME, MTZ, PWR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Comfort Systems USA'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.
Comfort Systems USA Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Comfort Systems USA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Comfort Systems USA'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.
Comfort Systems USA (FIX) has a Forward PE Ratio of 40.42 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 Comfort Systems USA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Comfort Systems USA ranks #584 out of 638 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 91.5%.
Is Comfort Systems USA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Comfort Systems USA's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.42. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.03. Comfort Systems USA's value of 40.42 is 188.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Comfort Systems USA ranks #584 out of 638 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Comfort Systems USA has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Comfort Systems USA's Forward PE Ratio compare to EME and MTZ?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Comfort Systems USA ranks #584 out of 638 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Comfort Systems USA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.03. Comfort Systems USA's value of 40.42 is 188.1% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 14.03, based on 638 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. Comfort Systems USA's current Forward PE Ratio of 40.42 is 188.1% 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 Comfort Systems USA and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.03 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Comfort Systems USA's current Forward PE Ratio is 40.42. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Comfort Systems USA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comfort Systems USA (FIX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $669.92, compared to a current price of $1,741.30 — trading 159.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 40.42 and 188.1% above the Construction industry median of 14.03. Comfort Systems USA's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 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 Comfort Systems USA (FIX), the current Forward PE Ratio is 40.42 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 Comfort Systems USA (FIX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Comfort Systems USA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,741.30 is trading 159.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $669.92.
GuruFocus considers Comfort Systems USA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FIX:
Forward PE Ratio: 40.42
GF Value™: $669.92 vs. price of $1,741.30 (159.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 188.1% above the Construction median (#584 of 638)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FIX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Comfort Systems USA Inc provides comprehensive mechanical contracting services, including heating, ventilation, & air conditioning, or HVAC; plumbing; piping & controls; construction; and other electrical components. Projects are mainly for commercial, industrial, & institutional buildings, & tend to be geared toward HVAC. Revenue is roughly split between installation services for newly constructed facilities & maintenance services for existing buildings. The company installs & repairs products and systems throughout the United States. It operates in two segments, Mechanical services & Electrical services, the majority is from the Mechanical services segment.
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