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Staffline GroupFRA:OSU 49 Forward PE Ratio is 6.39 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:OSU with a GF Score™ of 49/100 and a GF Value™ of €0.58 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 415 Business Services companies, Staffline Group ranks better than 89.64% on this metric.
Staffline Group (FRA:OSU) 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 .
Staffline Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Staffline Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Staffline Group'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.
Staffline Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Staffline Group Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
5.65
8.15
Staffline Group Semi-Annual Data
2022-06
2023-06
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.37
7.35
12.79
5.65
12.33
8.15
FRA:OSU vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Staffline Group'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.
Staffline Group Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Staffline Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Staffline Group'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.
Staffline Group (FRA:OSU) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.39 as of Jul. 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 Staffline Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #43 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Staffline Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Staffline Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.39. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.89. Staffline Group's value of 6.39 is 50.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #43 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Staffline Group has a GF Score™ of 49/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Staffline Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Staffline Group ranks #43 out of 415 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Staffline Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.89. Staffline Group's value of 6.39 is 50.4% 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 12.89, 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. Staffline Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.39 is 50.4% 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 Staffline Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Staffline Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Staffline Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group (FRA:OSU) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €0.58, compared to a current price of €0.43 — trading 26.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.39 and 50.4% below the Business Services industry median of 12.89. Staffline Group's overall GF Score™ is 49/100 with 3 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 Staffline Group (FRA:OSU), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.39 as of Jul. 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 Staffline Group (FRA:OSU) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Staffline Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €0.43 is trading 26.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €0.58.
GuruFocus considers Staffline Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OSU:
Forward PE Ratio: 6.39
GF Value™: €0.58 vs. price of €0.43 (26.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50.4% below the Business Services median (#43 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OSU stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Staffline Group PLC is engaged in the provision of recruitment and outsourced human resource services to the industry as well as the provision of skills training and probationary services. The company's operating segment includes Recruitment GB and Recruitment Ireland. The business activity of the group functions throughout the United Kingdom. The majority of the revenue comes from Recruitment GB.
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