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Daldrup & Sohne AGFRA:4DS 72 Forward PE Ratio is 19.34 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:4DS with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.59 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 546 Oil & Gas companies, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks worse than 80.04% on this metric.
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) 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 .
Daldrup & Sohne AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Daldrup & Sohne AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daldrup & Sohne 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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Daldrup & Sohne AG Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.56
16.74
15.24
Daldrup & Sohne AG Semi-Annual Data
2019-12
2020-06
2021-06
2022-06
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.56
4.93
8.54
25.97
24.75
16.74
17.60
15.24
FRA:4DS vs NE, RIG, VAL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Drilling subindustry, Daldrup & Sohne 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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Daldrup & Sohne AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daldrup & Sohne 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.
Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.34 as of Aug. 07, 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #437 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 80%.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.34. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.70. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 19.34 is 80.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #437 out of 546 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Daldrup & Sohne AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daldrup & Sohne AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to NE and RIG?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Daldrup & Sohne AG ranks #437 out of 546 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Daldrup & Sohne AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.70. Daldrup & Sohne AG's value of 19.34 is 80.8% 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 Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 10.70, based on 546 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. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.34 is 80.8% 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.70 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daldrup & Sohne AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daldrup & Sohne AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.59, compared to a current price of €21.60 — trading 125.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.34 and 80.8% above the Oil & Gas industry median of 10.70. Daldrup & Sohne AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.34 as of Aug. 07, 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 Daldrup & Sohne AG (FRA:4DS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daldrup & Sohne AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €21.60 is trading 125.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of €9.59.
GuruFocus considers Daldrup & Sohne AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:4DS:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.34
GF Value™: €9.59 vs. price of €21.60 (125.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 80.8% above the Oil & Gas median (#437 of 546)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:4DS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daldrup & Söhne AG is a provider of drilling and environmental services in Germany and Central Europe. Its geographical segments include Geothermal Energy, Raw Materials/Exploration, Water Procurement, and EDS(Environment, Development & Services). Geographically, It generates the majority of the revenue from the Domestic Market.
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