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Altitude Group (LSE:ALT) 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 .
Altitude Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Altitude Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Altitude Group'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.
Altitude Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Altitude Group Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2023-03
2024-03
2025-03
Forward PE Ratio
15.06
9.47
28.25
12.50
7.67
Altitude Group Semi-Annual Data
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
35.97
15.06
99.01
9.47
15.13
39.84
28.25
26.81
12.50
11.74
7.67
15.88
LSE:ALT vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Altitude 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.
Altitude Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Altitude Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Altitude Group'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.
Altitude Group (LSE:ALT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Altitude Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Altitude Group ranks #391 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 33.3%.
Is Altitude Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Altitude Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.75. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.69. Altitude Group's value of 12.75 is 31.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Altitude Group ranks #391 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Altitude Group has a GF Score™ of 51/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Altitude Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Altitude Group ranks #391 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Altitude Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.69. Altitude Group's value of 12.75 is 31.8% 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 18.69, based on 1,173 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. Altitude Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.75 is 31.8% 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 Altitude Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Altitude Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Altitude Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altitude Group (LSE:ALT) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.52, compared to a current price of £0.26 — trading 51% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.75 and 31.8% below the Software industry median of 18.69. Altitude Group's overall GF Score™ is 51/100 with 7 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 Altitude Group (LSE:ALT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.75 as of Jul. 22, 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 Altitude Group (LSE:ALT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Altitude Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.26 is trading 51% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52.
GuruFocus considers Altitude Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:ALT:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.75
GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.26 (51% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.8% below the Software median (#391 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:ALT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Altitude Group PLC operates a diversified portfolio Group that is the end-to-end solutions provider for branded merchandise across a variety of sectors, from the corporate promotional products industry and print vertical markets to the higher education sector. The Group has operations in North America, the UK, and Europe. Its service portfolio comprises technology services such as cloud and server-based software, website solutions, and information service solutions. It derives mainly of its revenue from North America.
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