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Image Scan HoldingsFRA:LWN Forward PE Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 14, 2026. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Business Services companies, Image Scan Holdings ranks better than 86.27% on this metric.
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) 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 .
Image Scan Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Image Scan Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Image Scan 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.
Image Scan Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Image Scan Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2022-09
2023-09
Forward PE Ratio
1.06
7.50
Image Scan Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
8.59
1.06
13.21
7.50
4.00
5.25
FRA:LWN vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Image Scan 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.
Image Scan Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Image Scan Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Image Scan 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.
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 2.25 as of Jul. 14, 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 Image Scan Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #57 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 13.7%.
Is Image Scan Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Image Scan Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 2.25. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Image Scan Holdings' value of 2.25 is 82.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #57 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Image Scan Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Image Scan Holdings ranks #57 out of 415 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Image Scan Holdings in the top 14% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. Image Scan Holdings' value of 2.25 is 82.1% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.59, based on 415 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. Image Scan Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 2.25 is 82.1% 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 Image Scan Holdings and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Image Scan Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 2.25. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Image Scan Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 2.25. The current Forward PE Ratio is 2.25 and 82.1% below the Business Services industry median of 12.59. 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 Image Scan Holdings (FRA:LWN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 2.25 as of Jul. 14, 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.
Image Scan Holdings PLC is principally engaged in the development and sale of portable X-ray systems for security and counter-terrorism applications. Additionally, it also manufactures industrial X-ray inspection systems. The company offers a range of portable, rapid deployment, and static security solutions to several security sectors, including government and private security organisations. It serves police, military, security services, bomb disposal teams, prisons, ports, airports, cargo handlers, freight forwarders, corporate headquarters, mail rooms, and operators of stadiums and events. The company derives revenue from the sale of its equipment. Geographically, it generates the majority of revenue from the United Kingdom.
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