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Knowit ABFRA:KOW +1.43%66 Forward PE Ratio is 25.50 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:KOW with a GF Score™ of 66/100 and a GF Value™ of €9.97 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,174 Software companies, Knowit AB ranks worse than 66.35% on this metric.
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 .
Knowit AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Knowit AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Knowit AB Annual Data
Trend
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.31
14.51
16.61
20.15
Knowit AB Quarterly Data
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
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
23.42
19.08
12.08
15.31
18.38
15.38
10.76
14.51
14.49
22.42
14.51
16.61
24.27
25.69
16.94
20.15
9.54
9.73
FRA:KOW vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Knowit AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Knowit AB'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.
Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.50 as of Aug. 03, 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #779 out of 1174 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 66.4%.
Is Knowit AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Knowit AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.94. Knowit AB's value of 25.50 is 34.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #779 out of 1174 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Knowit AB has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Knowit AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Knowit AB ranks #779 out of 1174 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Knowit AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.94. Knowit AB's value of 25.50 is 34.6% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.94, based on 1,174 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. Knowit AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.50 is 34.6% 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 Knowit AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.94 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Knowit AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Knowit AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.97, compared to a current price of €8.51 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50 and 34.6% above the Software industry median of 18.94. Knowit AB's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Knowit AB (FRA:KOW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.50 as of Aug. 03, 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 Knowit AB (FRA:KOW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Knowit AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €8.51 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.97.
GuruFocus considers Knowit AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KOW:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.50
GF Value™: €9.97 vs. price of €8.51 (14.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.6% above the Software median (#779 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KOW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Knowit AB is a Nordic consultancy, operating three divisions: IT and system development; Customer experience technology and communications; Management consultancy. The company has about 2200 employees in 20 locations in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and Germany. Knowit provides services towards most industries, both public and private sector. Knowit AB (Publ) was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden.
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