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FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) 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 .
FTI Consulting Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
FTI Consulting Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for FTI Consulting'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.
FTI Consulting Forward PE Ratio Chart
FTI Consulting Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.17
19.16
22.48
18.32
FTI Consulting Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2018-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.17
14.06
18.94
17.12
19.16
18.05
16.03
17.54
18.42
22.48
19.62
19.01
17.19
18.32
18.60
FRA:FCQ vs BAH, HURN, ICFI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, FTI Consulting'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.
FTI Consulting Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, FTI Consulting's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where FTI Consulting'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.
FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.53 as of Jul. 26, 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 FTI Consulting and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #282 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 68.1%.
Is FTI Consulting's Forward PE Ratio too high?
FTI Consulting's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.07. FTI Consulting's value of 17.53 is 34.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #282 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, FTI Consulting has a GF Score™ of 84/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does FTI Consulting's Forward PE Ratio compare to BAH and HURN?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, FTI Consulting ranks #282 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places FTI Consulting in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.07. FTI Consulting's value of 17.53 is 34.1% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.07, based on 414 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. FTI Consulting's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.53 is 34.1% 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 FTI Consulting and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. FTI Consulting's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is FTI Consulting stock overvalued right now?
FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 17.53. The stock's GF Value™ is €216.03, compared to a current price of €141.00 — trading 34.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53 and 34.1% above the Business Services industry median of 13.07. FTI Consulting's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 with 2 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 FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53 as of Jul. 26, 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 FTI Consulting (FRA:FCQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, FTI Consulting stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €141.00 is trading 34.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €216.03.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FCQ:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.53
GF Value™: €216.03 vs. price of €141.00 (34.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% above the Business Services median (#282 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FCQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
FTI Consulting Inc is a firm that generates its sales by providing professional business advisory services to customers. The company operates through five segments, namely corporate finance, forensic and litigation consulting, economic consulting, technology, and strategic communications. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Corporate finance segment. Customers of the company come from a wide array of sectors, including construction, energy and power, environmental, financial institutions, healthcare and life science, insurance, real estate and infrastructure, retail and consumer products, telecom, media, and technology. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from serving customers in the United States.
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