The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) 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 .
The Brink's Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
The Brink's Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
The Brink's Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.68
17.64
20.00
14.51
18.66
15.70
11.81
12.73
The Brink's Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.68
13.62
13.77
16.08
17.64
21.10
25.45
21.98
20.00
17.86
21.05
13.26
14.51
17.24
18.76
16.61
18.66
11.81
21.14
8.61
15.70
17.45
11.81
11.74
11.34
12.42
12.73
11.18
FRA:PTY vs GEO, BRC, CXW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, The Brink's Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Brink's Co'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.
The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.33 as of Jul. 09, 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 The Brink's Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #171 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 41.1%.
Is The Brink's Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
The Brink's Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. The Brink's Co's value of 11.33 is 10% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #171 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, The Brink's Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Brink's Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEO and BRC?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, The Brink's Co ranks #171 out of 416 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts The Brink's Co in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. The Brink's Co's value of 11.33 is 10% 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 416 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. The Brink's Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.33 is 10% 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 The Brink's Co 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. The Brink's Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Brink's Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €92.96, compared to a current price of €89.50 — trading 3.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33 and 10% below the Business Services industry median of 12.59. The Brink's Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.33 as of Jul. 09, 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 The Brink's Co (FRA:PTY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Brink's Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €89.50 is trading 3.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of €92.96.
GuruFocus considers The Brink's Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:PTY:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.33
GF Value™: €92.96 vs. price of €89.50 (3.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 10% below the Business Services median (#171 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:PTY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Brink's Co is a provider of secure logistics and security solutions for cash and other valuables. Its segments include: North America segment includes operations in the U.S. and Canada, including the Brink's Global Services (BGS) line of business; Latin America segment consists operations in Latin American countries where it has an ownership interest, including the BGS line of business; Europe segment includes total operations in European countries that provide services outside of the BGS line of business; and Rest of World segment consists operations in the Middle East, Africa and Asia. It also includes total operations in European countries that provide BGS services and BGS activity in Latin American countries. It derives maximum revenue from the North America segment.
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