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Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) 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 .
Cooper-Standard Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Cooper-Standard Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Cooper-Standard Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.02
10.70
7.11
16.00
18.95
13.82
Cooper-Standard Holdings Quarterly Data
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2021-09
2024-12
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.35
8.95
9.02
10.26
9.71
10.16
10.70
10.20
10.46
9.62
7.11
8.87
7.76
8.05
16.00
46.51
18.95
19.75
13.82
11.41
FRA:C31 vs MNRO, SLDP, MLR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Cooper-Standard 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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Cooper-Standard Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Cooper-Standard Holdings's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.48 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #350 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 58.6%.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Cooper-Standard Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 15.48. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 15.48 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #350 out of 597 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Cooper-Standard Holdings has a GF Score™ of 57/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Cooper-Standard Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to MNRO and SLDP?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Cooper-Standard Holdings ranks #350 out of 597 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Cooper-Standard Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60. Cooper-Standard Holdings' value of 15.48 is 13.8% 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 a Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.60, based on 597 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. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.48 is 13.8% 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Cooper-Standard Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.48. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Cooper-Standard Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.15, compared to a current price of €25.74 — trading 81.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.48 and 13.8% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.60. Cooper-Standard Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 57/100 with 3 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.48 as of Jul. 30, 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 Cooper-Standard Holdings (FRA:C31) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Cooper-Standard Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €25.74 is trading 81.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of €14.15.
GuruFocus considers Cooper-Standard Holdings to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:C31:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.48
GF Value™: €14.15 vs. price of €25.74 (81.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#350 of 597)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:C31 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc is engaged in the manufacture of sealing and fluid handling systems (consisting of fuel and brake delivery systems and fluid transfer systems). Its products are designed for passenger vehicles and light trucks that are manufactured by automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and replacement markets. It has two reportable segments: Sealing Systems and Fluid Handling Systems. The group's geographic regions are North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and South America.
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