Gorman-Rupp CoGRC +0.13%77 Forward PE Ratio is 30.19 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates GRC with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of $39.93 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,282 Industrial Products companies, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks worse than 70.12% on this metric.
Gorman-Rupp Co (NYSE:GRC) 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 .
Gorman-Rupp Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Gorman-Rupp Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Gorman-Rupp 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
Gorman-Rupp Co Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2017-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
24.27
26.04
21.98
19.31
20.78
Gorman-Rupp Co Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
24.27
29.41
29.76
29.94
27.70
28.33
26.04
24.39
19.92
21.98
24.51
22.12
19.49
19.31
17.31
17.78
19.02
20.78
24.97
GRC vs BW, AMSC, CXT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Gorman-Rupp 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Gorman-Rupp Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Gorman-Rupp 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.
Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 30.19 as of Jul. 11, 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #899 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 70.1%.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Gorman-Rupp Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.19. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 30.19 is 53.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #899 out of 1282 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Gorman-Rupp Co has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Gorman-Rupp Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to BW and AMSC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Gorman-Rupp Co ranks #899 out of 1282 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Gorman-Rupp Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68. Gorman-Rupp Co's value of 30.19 is 53.4% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.68, based on 1,282 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. Gorman-Rupp Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 30.19 is 53.4% 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 Gorman-Rupp Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Gorman-Rupp Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 30.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Gorman-Rupp Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $39.93, compared to a current price of $79.50 — trading 99.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 30.19 and 53.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 19.68. Gorman-Rupp Co's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 30.19 as of Jul. 11, 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 Gorman-Rupp Co (GRC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Gorman-Rupp Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $79.50 is trading 99.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $39.93.
GuruFocus considers Gorman-Rupp Co to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for GRC:
Forward PE Ratio: 30.19
GF Value™: $39.93 vs. price of $79.50 (99.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 53.4% above the Industrial Products median (#899 of 1282)
No single metric tells the full story. See the GRC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Gorman-Rupp Co designs, manufactures, and globally sells pumps & pump systems for use in water, wastewater, construction, dewatering, industrial, petroleum, original equipment, agriculture, fire protection, heating, ventilating & air conditioning, military, and other liquid-handling applications. It operates in one business segment, the manufacture & sale of pumps and pump systems, and generates revenue from the same. Geographically, it generates the majority of its revenue from the United States.
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