Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) 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 .
Croma Security Solutions Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Croma Security Solutions 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.
Croma Security Solutions Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Croma Security Solutions Group Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2024-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.02
18.45
13.98
Croma Security Solutions Group Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.94
13.02
18.45
17.30
13.98
19.23
LSE:CSSG vs ALLE, MSA, ADT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Security & Protection Services subindustry, Croma Security Solutions 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.
Croma Security Solutions Group Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Croma Security Solutions Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Croma Security Solutions Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Croma Security Solutions 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.
Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.85 as of Jul. 10, 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 Croma Security Solutions Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #306 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 73.6%.
Is Croma Security Solutions Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Croma Security Solutions Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58. Croma Security Solutions Group's value of 18.85 is 49.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #306 out of 416 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Croma Security Solutions Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Croma Security Solutions Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to ALLE and MSA?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Croma Security Solutions Group ranks #306 out of 416 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Croma Security Solutions Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58. Croma Security Solutions Group's value of 18.85 is 49.9% 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 12.58, based on 416 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. Croma Security Solutions Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.85 is 49.9% 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 Croma Security Solutions Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Croma Security Solutions Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Croma Security Solutions Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.89, compared to a current price of £0.69 — trading 23% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.85 and 49.9% above the Business Services industry median of 12.58. Croma Security Solutions Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 with 3 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 Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.85 as of Jul. 10, 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 Croma Security Solutions Group (LSE:CSSG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Croma Security Solutions Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.69 is trading 23% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.89.
GuruFocus considers Croma Security Solutions Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:CSSG:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.85
GF Value™: £0.89 vs. price of £0.69 (23% below fair value)
Industry Position: 49.9% above the Business Services median (#306 of 416)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:CSSG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Croma Security Solutions Group Business Description
Croma Security Solutions Group PLC is a UK-based company providing security services through its segments, Croma Fire and Security and Croma Locksmiths (Locks), which generate the majority of revenue. The company focuses on asset protection through CCTV security, fire, alarm systems, identity management, and access control. It supplies, installs, and maintains locks, padlocks, safes, ironmongery, UPVC mechanisms, security shutters, grilles, and doors. Additionally, it designs, installs, monitors, and maintains intruder alarm systems, fire and life safety systems, access control systems, perimeter detection systems, barriers, gates, bollards, and industrial and automatic doors/shutters. The services include security systems, fire services, and locksmith services.
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