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Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) 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 .
Lords Group Trading Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Lords Group Trading Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading Forward PE Ratio Chart
Lords Group Trading Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.29
8.98
8.26
13.65
Lords Group Trading Semi-Annual Data
2021-12
2022-06
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.29
10.36
7.20
8.98
14.99
8.26
15.29
13.65
FRA:7S6 vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Lords Group Trading's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Lords Group Trading'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.
Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.17 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lords Group Trading and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #41 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 63.1%.
Is Lords Group Trading's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Lords Group Trading's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.17. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. Lords Group Trading's value of 19.17 is 7.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #41 out of 65 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Lords Group Trading has a GF Score™ of 44/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Lords Group Trading's Forward PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Lords Group Trading ranks #41 out of 65 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Lords Group Trading in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80. Lords Group Trading's value of 19.17 is 7.8% 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 an Industrial Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 20.80, based on 65 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. Lords Group Trading's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.17 is 7.8% 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 Lords Group Trading and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.80 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Lords Group Trading's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Lords Group Trading stock overvalued right now?
Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 19.17. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.40, compared to a current price of €0.12 — trading 71.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.17 and 7.8% below the Industrial Distribution industry median of 20.80. Lords Group Trading's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 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 Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.17 as of Aug. 12, 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 Lords Group Trading (FRA:7S6) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Lords Group Trading stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.12 is trading 71.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.40.
Key valuation signals for FRA:7S6:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.17
GF Value™: €0.40 vs. price of €0.12 (71.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.8% below the Industrial Distribution median (#41 of 65)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:7S6 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Lords Group Trading PLC is a United Kingdom-based company engaged in the distribution of building materials, heating goods, and DIY goods to local tradesmen, large-scale developers, small and medium construction companies, and retail customers. The group operates in three segments, which are Merchanting, Plumbing and Heating, and Digital. It generates the majority of its revenue from Merchanting.
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