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Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) 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 .
Ecotel Communication AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Ecotel Communication AG 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.
Ecotel Communication AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Ecotel Communication AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.76
7.28
Ecotel Communication AG Quarterly Data
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.45
17.18
10.29
10.76
16.41
16.54
7.51
7.28
8.84
FRA:E4C vs VZ, TMUS, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Ecotel Communication 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.
Ecotel Communication AG Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Ecotel Communication AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Ecotel Communication AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Ecotel Communication AG 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.
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.40 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #68 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 32.2%.
Is Ecotel Communication AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Ecotel Communication AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.40. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69. Ecotel Communication AG's value of 10.40 is 29.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #68 out of 211 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Ecotel Communication AG has a GF Score™ of 62/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Ecotel Communication AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to VZ and TMUS?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Ecotel Communication AG ranks #68 out of 211 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Ecotel Communication AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69. Ecotel Communication AG's value of 10.40 is 29.2% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.69, based on 211 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. Ecotel Communication AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.40 is 29.2% 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 Ecotel Communication AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Ecotel Communication AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.40. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Ecotel Communication AG stock overvalued right now?
Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 10.40. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.02, compared to a current price of €6.85 — trading 51.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.40 and 29.2% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.69. Ecotel Communication AG's overall GF Score™ is 62/100 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.40 as of Aug. 29, 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 Ecotel Communication AG (FRA:E4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Ecotel Communication AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €6.85 is trading 51.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.02.
Key valuation signals for FRA:E4C:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.40
GF Value™: €14.02 vs. price of €6.85 (51.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 29.2% below the Telecommunication Services median (#68 of 211)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:E4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Ecotel Communication AG is a telecommunication company operating in Germany that provides a solution to customers involved in the IT and telecommunication industry. The company operates under business segments that is Ecotel Business customers, Ecotel Wholesale, and Easybell, Majority of the firm's revenue comes from Ecotel Business customers which offers business customers throughout Germany an integrated product portfolio of voice and data services (ICT solutions). The firm's sales are mostly generated in Germany.
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