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Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) 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 .
Detection Technology Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Detection Technology Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Forward PE Ratio Chart
Detection Technology Annual Data
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FRA:6DT vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Detection Technology's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Detection Technology'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.
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.47 as of Aug. 27, 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #276 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 26.9%.
Is Detection Technology's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Detection Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59. Detection Technology's value of 13.47 is 37.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #276 out of 1026 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Detection Technology has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Detection Technology's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Detection Technology ranks #276 out of 1026 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Detection Technology in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59. Detection Technology's value of 13.47 is 37.6% below 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.59, based on 1,026 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. Detection Technology's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.47 is 37.6% below 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 Detection Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Detection Technology's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Detection Technology stock overvalued right now?
Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.47. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.59, compared to a current price of €7.70 — trading 47.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.47 and 37.6% below the Hardware industry median of 21.59. Detection Technology's overall GF Score™ is 80/100 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.47 as of Aug. 27, 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 Detection Technology (FRA:6DT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Detection Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.70 is trading 47.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.59.
Key valuation signals for FRA:6DT:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.47
GF Value™: €14.59 vs. price of €7.70 (47.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 37.6% below the Hardware median (#276 of 1026)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:6DT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Detection Technology PLC is a company engaged in providing X-ray imaging subsystems, components and services for medical, security and industrial applications. The business units of the company are the Medical business unit and Security and Industrial business unit, of which prime revenue is derived from the Security Business Unit. Its security imaging offering includes X-ray imaging subsystems for security applications from baggage, parcel and cargo scanning to personnel screening and computed tomography. The company operates in Finland, APAC, EMEA and Americas.
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