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Hensoldt AGHNSDF +2.31%67 Forward PE Ratio is 39.47 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates HNSDF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $53.90 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 204 Aerospace & Defense companies, Hensoldt AG ranks worse than 68.63% on this metric.
Hensoldt AG's Forward PE Ratio for today is 39.47.
Hensoldt AG (OTCPK:HNSDF) 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 .
Hensoldt AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hensoldt AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hensoldt AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.07
36.55
Hensoldt AG Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.07
36.90
56.77
47.96
36.55
37.56
HNSDF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Hensoldt AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hensoldt AG'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.
Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.47 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hensoldt AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #140 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 68.6%.
Is Hensoldt AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hensoldt AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.47. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20. Hensoldt AG's value of 39.47 is 35.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #140 out of 204 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hensoldt AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hensoldt AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Hensoldt AG ranks #140 out of 204 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hensoldt AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20. Hensoldt AG's value of 39.47 is 35.2% 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 Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 29.20, based on 204 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. Hensoldt AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.47 is 35.2% 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 Hensoldt AG and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 29.20 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hensoldt AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hensoldt AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $53.90, compared to a current price of $84.11 — trading 56% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.47 and 35.2% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 29.20. Hensoldt AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.47 as of Jul. 15, 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 Hensoldt AG (HNSDF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hensoldt AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $84.11 is trading 56% above its estimated GF Value™ of $53.90.
GuruFocus considers Hensoldt AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for HNSDF:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.47
GF Value™: $53.90 vs. price of $84.11 (56% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.2% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#140 of 204)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HNSDF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hensoldt AG specializes in defense and security electronics, operating across two main segments: sensors and optronics, with the majority of its revenue generated by the sensors division. Hensoldt has deep roots and its strongest market presence in Germany, but it also maintains production sites in France, the United Kingdom, and South Africa. Its sales footprint extends across Europe, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, North America, Africa, Latin America, and other regions.
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