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Information Services Group (NAS:III) 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 .
Information Services Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Information Services Group 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.
Information Services Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Information Services Group Annual Data
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2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.63
10.11
11.92
11.51
8.88
15.63
21.19
10.55
9.40
12.10
16.63
Information Services Group 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
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.63
11.53
12.14
10.50
10.11
9.54
12.45
15.17
11.92
10.45
11.89
12.25
11.51
11.83
11.29
8.62
8.88
10.64
11.39
9.81
15.63
18.21
20.16
23.36
21.19
20.58
16.67
10.82
10.55
10.38
11.63
8.74
9.40
11.16
10.89
10.06
12.10
15.15
16.37
16.86
16.63
10.62
III vs UIS, CNDT, HCKT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Information Services 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.
Information Services Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Information Services Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Information Services Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Information Services Group 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.
Information Services Group (III) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.26 as of Jul. 31, 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 Information Services Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #255 out of 1174 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 21.7%.
Is Information Services Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Information Services Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.26. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.92. Information Services Group's value of 11.26 is 40.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #255 out of 1174 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Information Services Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Information Services Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to UIS and CNDT?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Information Services Group ranks #255 out of 1174 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Information Services Group in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.92. Information Services Group's value of 11.26 is 40.5% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.92, based on 1,174 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. Information Services Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.26 is 40.5% 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 Information Services Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Information Services Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Information Services Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services Group (III) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.80, compared to a current price of $4.12 — trading 8.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.26 and 40.5% below the Software industry median of 18.92. Information Services Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 4 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 Information Services Group (III), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.26 as of Jul. 31, 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 Information Services Group (III) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Information Services Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.12 is trading 8.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.80.
GuruFocus considers Information Services Group to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for III:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.26
GF Value™: $3.80 vs. price of $4.12 (8.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 40.5% below the Software median (#255 of 1174)
No single metric tells the full story. See the III stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Information Services Group Inc is an AI-centered technology research and advisory firm providing digital transformation and technology advisory services that help organizations optimize performance, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation. The Company's expertise includes sourcing advisory, cloud and data analytics, managed governance and risk services, network and software advisory, technology strategy and operations design, change management, and market intelligence, serving both private- and public-sector clients globally. It operates in one segment, fact-based sourcing advisory services, and operates principally in the Americas, with generate maximum revenue in Europe and the Asia Pacific.
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