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NIQ Global Intelligence (FRA:GD0) 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 .
NIQ Global Intelligence Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
NIQ Global Intelligence 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.
NIQ Global Intelligence Forward PE Ratio Chart
NIQ Global Intelligence Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.69
NIQ Global Intelligence Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
20.69
11.13
FRA:GD0 vs FSLY, DBD, MNDY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, NIQ Global Intelligence'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.
NIQ Global Intelligence Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, NIQ Global Intelligence's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIQ Global Intelligence's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
NIQ Global Intelligence 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.
NIQ Global Intelligence (FRA:GD0) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.53 as of Jul. 27, 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 NIQ Global Intelligence and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #253 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.6%.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence's Forward PE Ratio too high?
NIQ Global Intelligence's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.53. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42. NIQ Global Intelligence's value of 10.53 is 42.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #253 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, NIQ Global Intelligence has a GF Score™ of 15/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIQ Global Intelligence's Forward PE Ratio compare to FSLY and DBD?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, NIQ Global Intelligence ranks #253 out of 1172 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places NIQ Global Intelligence in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42. NIQ Global Intelligence's value of 10.53 is 42.8% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.42, based on 1,172 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. NIQ Global Intelligence's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.53 is 42.8% 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 NIQ Global Intelligence and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIQ Global Intelligence's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIQ Global Intelligence stock overvalued right now?
NIQ Global Intelligence (FRA:GD0) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 10.53. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.53 and 42.8% below the Software industry median of 18.42. NIQ Global Intelligence's overall GF Score™ is 15/100 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 NIQ Global Intelligence (FRA:GD0), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.53 as of Jul. 27, 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.
NIQ Global Intelligence PLC is a world-wide consumer intelligence company positioned at the nexus of brands, retailers, and consumers. It manages a comprehensive and integrated ecosystem: The NIQ Ecosystem, which combines proprietary data, technology, human intelligence, and sophisticated software applications and analytics solutions. The company's technology platform aggregates consumer shopping data from diverse sources, generates proprietary reference data and metadata, and provides an omnichannel view of consumer shopping behavior. It generates revenue from solutions in two product groupings: Intelligence (Consumer Measurement) and Activation (Consumer Analytics). The company's reportable segments are: EMEA, which generates the maximum revenue, Americas, and APAC.
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