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Built CyberneticsLSE:BUC Forward PE Ratio is 9.50 as of Sep. 04, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 650 Construction companies, Built Cybernetics ranks better than 68% on this metric.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) 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 .
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Built Cybernetics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Built Cybernetics'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.
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LSE:BUC vs PWR, FIX, EME: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Engineering & Construction subindustry, Built Cybernetics'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.
Built Cybernetics Forward PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Built Cybernetics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Built Cybernetics'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.
Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.50 as of Sep. 04, 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #208 out of 650 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 32%.
Is Built Cybernetics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Built Cybernetics' current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50. The Construction industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.62. Built Cybernetics' value of 9.50 is 24.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #208 out of 650 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint.
How does Built Cybernetics' Forward PE Ratio compare to PWR and FIX?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Built Cybernetics ranks #208 out of 650 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Built Cybernetics in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.62. Built Cybernetics' value of 9.50 is 24.7% 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 Construction company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Construction companies is 12.62, based on 650 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. Built Cybernetics's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.50 is 24.7% 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 Built Cybernetics and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Built Cybernetics's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Built Cybernetics stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.02, compared to a current price of £0.02 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50 and 24.7% below the Construction industry median of 12.62. 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 Built Cybernetics (LSE:BUC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50 as of Sep. 04, 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.
Built Cybernetics PLC is a London-quoted PropTech group delivering Smart Buildings and related services. The Group is positioned to ensure the technical systems that run modern premises are designed as an integral part of the structure, from the outset. By cross-selling smart building services alongside architecture projects. The Group operates through two main Division: Smart Buildings, which includes software development, system integration, and energy monitoring solutions; and Architecture, which provides executive architecture, full-service design, and interior design services. Geographically, the Group operates in the United Kingdom and Germany, with additional presence across multiple international markets.
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