Focused on building reliable datasets, financial models, and research tools for value-minded investors. Committed to turning complex data into practical guidance for value-investing and long-term wealth.
Dr. Charlie Tian is the founder and CEO of GuruFocus.com, a leading global investment research platform established in 2004. With a Ph.D. in physics, Dr. Tian transitioned from science to finance, applying a data-driven, disciplined approach to value investing.
Dentsu GroupFRA:DEN -2.76%73 Forward PE Ratio is 9.92 as of Jul. 23, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:DEN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €22.43 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 379 Media - Diversified companies, Dentsu Group ranks better than 68.87% on this metric.
Dentsu Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 9.92.
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) 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 .
Dentsu Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Dentsu Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Dentsu Group'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.
Dentsu Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Dentsu Group Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
1,000.00
9.06
833.33
11.92
11.71
Dentsu Group Quarterly Data
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
1,428.57
1,428.57
1,111.11
1,000.00
1,250.00
10.07
8.70
9.06
1,000.00
1,000.00
833.33
833.33
11.19
10.50
11.03
11.92
16.60
24.00
12.81
11.71
9.30
FRA:DEN vs APP, OMC, TTD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Dentsu Group'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.
Dentsu Group Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Dentsu Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dentsu Group'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.
Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.92 as of Jul. 23, 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #118 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 31.1%.
Is Dentsu Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Dentsu Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.92. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. Dentsu Group's value of 9.92 is 30% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #118 out of 379 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Dentsu Group has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dentsu Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to APP and OMC?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Dentsu Group ranks #118 out of 379 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Dentsu Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17. Dentsu Group's value of 9.92 is 30% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.17, based on 379 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. Dentsu Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.92 is 30% 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 Dentsu Group and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dentsu Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dentsu Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €22.43, compared to a current price of €17.60 — trading 21.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.92 and 30% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.17. Dentsu Group's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.92 as of Jul. 23, 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 Dentsu Group (FRA:DEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dentsu Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €17.60 is trading 21.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €22.43.
GuruFocus considers Dentsu Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:DEN:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.92
GF Value™: €22.43 vs. price of €17.60 (21.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30% below the Media - Diversified median (#118 of 379)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:DEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dentsu Group is the top advertising agency in Japan and the fifth-largest advertising network in the world. It is the oldest advertising agency in Japan, with the original company being established in 1901. Over the years, Dentsu expanded its global footprint through mergers and acquisitions. Currently, international sales account for about 60% of total revenue.
73GF Score
Get the complete analysis for FRA:DEN
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
FRA:DEN has been successfully added to your 
