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R&S Group Holding AGFRA:B8D +3.37%42 Forward PE Ratio is 13.04 as of Aug. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:B8D with a GF Score™ of 42/100. Among 1,295 Industrial Products companies, R&S Group Holding AG ranks better than 68.03% on this metric.
R&S Group Holding AG (FRA:B8D) 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 .
R&S Group Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
R&S Group Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for R&S Group Holding 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.
R&S Group Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
R&S Group Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.08
R&S Group Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.81
16.08
FRA:B8D vs VRT, BE, HUBB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, R&S Group Holding 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.
R&S Group Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, R&S Group Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where R&S Group Holding 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.
R&S Group Holding AG (FRA:B8D) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.04 as of Aug. 02, 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 R&S Group Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, R&S Group Holding AG ranks #414 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is R&S Group Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
R&S Group Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. R&S Group Holding AG's value of 13.04 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, R&S Group Holding AG ranks #414 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, R&S Group Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 42/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does R&S Group Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRT and BE?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, R&S Group Holding AG ranks #414 out of 1295 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts R&S Group Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. R&S Group Holding AG's value of 13.04 is 31.4% 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 Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.00, based on 1,295 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. R&S Group Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.04 is 31.4% 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 R&S Group Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. R&S Group Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is R&S Group Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
R&S Group Holding AG (FRA:B8D) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.04. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.04 and 31.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.00. R&S Group Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 42/100. 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 R&S Group Holding AG (FRA:B8D), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.04 as of Aug. 02, 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.
R&S Group Holding AG is a Switzerland-based company operating in the utility, infrastructure, and industrial sectors. The company manufactures and supplies electrical infrastructure products, including small, medium, and high-power distribution transformers, as well as other related electrical components. It operates manufacturing facilities across Europe and the Middle East and also provides related services such as maintenance, modernization, and diagnostic solutions.
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