Heidrick & Struggles International (NAS:HSII) 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 .
Heidrick & Struggles International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Heidrick & Struggles International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Heidrick & Struggles International Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.16
21.55
18.59
13.93
13.05
15.08
14.20
11.09
9.84
15.28
Heidrick & Struggles International 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
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
20.16
17.09
18.05
16.56
21.55
23.53
16.98
16.78
18.59
20.83
20.45
16.92
13.93
16.37
12.12
10.70
13.05
9.75
15.38
10.64
15.08
16.23
15.50
13.62
14.20
12.94
9.30
8.84
11.09
12.17
11.26
8.34
9.84
13.72
14.86
14.39
15.28
14.41
15.57
14.11
HSII vs MAN, NSP, BBSI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Heidrick & Struggles International'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.
Heidrick & Struggles International Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Heidrick & Struggles International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidrick & Struggles International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Heidrick & Struggles International Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 as of Jul. 03, 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Heidrick & Struggles International's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 16.88 is 36.8% above this industry median. Overall, Heidrick & Struggles International has a GF Score™ of 65/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidrick & Struggles International's Forward PE Ratio compare to MAN and NSP?
Heidrick & Struggles International's Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 can be compared against companies in the Business Services industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34. Heidrick & Struggles International's value of 16.88 is 36.8% 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 a Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.34, based on 417 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. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.88 is 36.8% 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 Heidrick & Struggles International and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidrick & Struggles International's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidrick & Struggles International stock overvalued right now?
Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.88. The stock's GF Value™ is $37.59, compared to a current price of $59.01 — trading 57% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 and 36.8% above the Business Services industry median of 12.34. Heidrick & Struggles International's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.88 as of Jul. 03, 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 Heidrick & Struggles International (HSII) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidrick & Struggles International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.01 is trading 57% above its estimated GF Value™ of $37.59.
Key valuation signals for HSII:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.88
GF Value™: $37.59 vs. price of $59.01 (57% above fair value)
Industry Position: 36.8% above the Business Services median
No single metric tells the full story. See the HSII stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidrick & Struggles International Business Description
Heidrick & Struggles International Inc is a leadership advisory firm providing executive search and consulting services to businesses and business leaders world wide. The company's operating segments include the executive search business which operates in the Americas; Europe; Asia Pacific and On-Demand Talent and Heidrick Consulting. It generates maximum revenue from the Americas.
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