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Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) 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 .
Star Equity Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Star Equity Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Star Equity Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.83
11.51
11.39
9.69
12.47
21.92
25.07
Star Equity Holdings Quarterly Data
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
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.78
21.83
11.82
172.41
11.31
11.51
18.59
21.23
8.03
11.39
13.62
7.87
10.03
9.69
8.92
12.55
5.60
12.47
19.53
5.61
21.92
15.37
9.29
25.07
17.13
FRA:HDH1 vs ATVK, LGPS, GPUS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Star Equity Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Star Equity Holdings'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.
Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1022.22 as of Aug. 16, 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 Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #417 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry.
Is Star Equity Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Star Equity Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 1022.22. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60. Star Equity Holdings' value of 1022.22 is 7416.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #417 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Star Equity Holdings has a GF Score™ of 59/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Star Equity Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to ATVK and LGPS?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Star Equity Holdings ranks #417 out of 417 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Star Equity Holdings in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60. Star Equity Holdings' value of 1022.22 is 7416.3% 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 13.60, based on 417 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. Star Equity Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 1022.22 is 7416.3% 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 Star Equity Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Star Equity Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 1022.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Star Equity Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €14.30, compared to a current price of €8.55 — trading 40.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1022.22 and 7416.3% above the Business Services industry median of 13.60. Star Equity Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 59/100 with 5 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1022.22 as of Aug. 16, 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 Star Equity Holdings (FRA:HDH1) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Star Equity Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.55 is trading 40.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €14.30.
GuruFocus considers Star Equity Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:HDH1:
Forward PE Ratio: 1022.22
GF Value™: €14.30 vs. price of €8.55 (40.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7416.3% above the Business Services median (#417 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:HDH1 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Star Equity Holdings Inc is a diversified multi-industry holding company operating through four reportable segments: Building Solutions, Business Services, Energy Services, and Investments. The company derives majority of the revenue from Business Services segment that provides customized recruitment and contracting solutions to mid-to-large multinational companies. Service offerings include Recruitment Process Outsourcing, project-based RPO, contingent workforce solutions, recruitment consulting, outsourced professional contract staffing, and managed service provider services.
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