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ClarksonFRA:1DH +2.70%87 Forward PE Ratio is 19.14 as of Aug. 04, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:1DH with a GF Score™ of 87/100 and a GF Value™ of €41.35 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 490 Transportation companies, Clarkson ranks worse than 68.78% on this metric.
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 .
Clarkson Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Clarkson Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clarkson'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.
Clarkson Forward PE Ratio Chart
Clarkson Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.73
16.84
12.66
14.29
15.83
Clarkson Semi-Annual Data
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
22.73
17.64
16.84
12.32
12.66
15.24
14.29
14.86
15.83
16.90
Clarkson Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Marine Shipping subindustry, Clarkson'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.
Clarkson Forward PE Ratio vs Transportation Industry
For the Transportation industry and Industrials sector, Clarkson's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clarkson'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.
Clarkson (FRA:1DH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.14 as of Aug. 04, 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 Clarkson and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #337 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, placing it in the top 68.8%.
Is Clarkson's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Clarkson's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.14. The Transportation industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Clarkson's value of 19.14 is 39% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #337 out of 490 companies in the Transportation industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Clarkson has a GF Score™ of 87/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clarkson's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Transportation industry distribution chart, Clarkson ranks #337 out of 490 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Clarkson in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77. Clarkson's value of 19.14 is 39% 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 13.77, based on 490 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. Clarkson's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.14 is 39% 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 Clarkson and its competitors. For the Transportation industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clarkson's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clarkson stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson (FRA:1DH) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €41.35, compared to a current price of €57.00 — trading 37.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.14 and 39% above the Transportation industry median of 13.77. Clarkson's overall GF Score™ is 87/100 with 7 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.14 as of Aug. 04, 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 Clarkson (FRA:1DH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clarkson stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €57.00 is trading 37.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €41.35.
GuruFocus considers Clarkson to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:1DH:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.14
GF Value™: €41.35 vs. price of €57.00 (37.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39% above the Transportation median (#337 of 490)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:1DH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clarkson PLC offers shipbroking services, sector research, on-hand logistical support, and full investment banking services in the shipping and offshore sectors. The Group's operating segments are: Broking, Financial, Support, and Research. Maximum revenue is generated from the Broking segment, which represents services provided to shipowners and charterers relating to the transportation by sea of a wide range of cargoes. It also represents sale and purchase services provided to buyers and sellers/yards of maritime assets. Also included is a futures broking operation which arranges principal-to-principal cash-settled contracts for differences based upon standardised freight contracts. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) region.
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