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DPC HoldingsFRA:6M8 -2.05%14 Forward PE Ratio is 78.16 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:6M8 with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 207 Aerospace & Defense companies, DPC Holdings ranks worse than 85.99% on this metric.
DPC Holdings's Forward PE Ratio for today is 78.16.
DPC Holdings (FRA:6M8) 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 .
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DPC Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DPC Holdings's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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FRA:6M8 vs PL, AVAV, LOAR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, DPC Holdings'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.
DPC Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, DPC Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DPC Holdings'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.
DPC Holdings (FRA:6M8) has a Forward PE Ratio of 78.16 as of Aug. 24, 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 DPC Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DPC Holdings ranks #178 out of 207 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 86%.
Is DPC Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
DPC Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 78.16. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.43. DPC Holdings' value of 78.16 is 156.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DPC Holdings ranks #178 out of 207 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, DPC Holdings has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DPC Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to PL and AVAV?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, DPC Holdings ranks #178 out of 207 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places DPC Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 30.43. DPC Holdings' value of 78.16 is 156.9% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 30.43, based on 207 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. DPC Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 78.16 is 156.9% 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 DPC Holdings and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 30.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DPC Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 78.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DPC Holdings stock overvalued right now?
DPC Holdings (FRA:6M8) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 78.16. The current Forward PE Ratio is 78.16 and 156.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 30.43. DPC Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 14/100 with 2 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 DPC Holdings (FRA:6M8), the current Forward PE Ratio is 78.16 as of Aug. 24, 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.
DPC Holdings Ltd is a holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it is a vertically integrated manufacturer of engineered precision components for aeroengines, industrial gas turbines and other specialist high performance applications. The company's operating segments are: Engine Products - North America, Engine Products - Europe, and Turbo Wheels. The majority of revenue is derived from the Engine Products - North America segment, which comprises the sites Groton, Oxford, Springfield, Unipol Mexico, DPC New England, and Long Beach. The segment manufactures complex, engineered precision cast components and superalloys, which are used in the Aerospace end market with some elements of IGT.
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