Continental AG (FRA:CON) 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 .
Continental AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Continental AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Continental 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.
Continental AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Continental AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.06
10.93
12.50
7.65
9.34
16.23
9.63
6.20
8.34
6.83
9.29
Continental AG Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
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
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.06
11.75
11.79
11.10
10.93
13.05
11.66
11.90
12.50
12.09
11.88
8.97
7.65
10.26
9.66
8.55
9.34
7.73
27.62
12.79
16.23
15.46
17.92
8.55
9.63
10.08
11.59
4.79
6.20
9.16
10.04
6.98
8.34
7.16
6.25
6.26
6.83
8.07
9.35
6.83
9.29
9.09
FRA:CON vs ORLY, AZO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, Continental 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.
Continental AG Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Continental AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Continental 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.
Continental AG (FRA:CON) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.13 as of Jul. 07, 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 Continental AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #232 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is Continental AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Continental AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.30. Continental AG's value of 11.13 is 16.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #232 out of 595 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Continental AG has a GF Score™ of 53/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Continental AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, Continental AG ranks #232 out of 595 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Continental AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.30. Continental AG's value of 11.13 is 16.3% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 13.30, based on 595 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. Continental AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.13 is 16.3% 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 Continental AG and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.30 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Continental AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Continental AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG (FRA:CON) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €34.47, compared to a current price of €74.68 — trading 116.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13 and 16.3% below the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 13.30. Continental AG's overall GF Score™ is 53/100 with 8 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 Continental AG (FRA:CON), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.13 as of Jul. 07, 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 Continental AG (FRA:CON) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Continental AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €74.68 is trading 116.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of €34.47.
GuruFocus considers Continental AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CON:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.13
GF Value™: €34.47 vs. price of €74.68 (116.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16.3% below the Vehicles & Parts median (#232 of 595)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CON stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Following the spinoff of its automotive middleware business in 2025 and the planned sale of ContiTech, the rubber solutions business, in 2026, Continental will be a pure-play tire manufacturer. According to our research, Continental Tires is the fourth-largest branded tire manufacturer internationally, with approximately 7% market share globally, behind Michelin, Bridgestone, and Goodyear, with global market shares of around 14%, 14% and 9%, respectively. Geographically, its operations remain Europe-heavy, where it derives 52% of revenue, followed by North America, and Asia-Pacific and "other," contributing 29% and 19%, respectively. Twenty-four percent of tires are sold into the new vehicle market with automotive original equipment as customers, and 76% sold as replacement tires.
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