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DSW CapitalLSE:DSW +0.24%70 Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:DSW with a GF Score™ of 70/100 and a GF Value™ of £1.30 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Business Services companies, DSW Capital ranks better than 92.75% on this metric.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) 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 .
DSW Capital Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
DSW Capital Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital Forward PE Ratio Chart
DSW Capital Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
500.00
5.90
DSW Capital Semi-Annual Data
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
500.00
7.53
5.90
LSE:DSW vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DSW Capital's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DSW Capital'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.
DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 as of Aug. 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #30 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 7.2%.
Is DSW Capital's Forward PE Ratio too high?
DSW Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23. DSW Capital's value of 5.90 is 55.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #30 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, DSW Capital has a GF Score™ of 70/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DSW Capital's Forward PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DSW Capital ranks #30 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places DSW Capital in the top 7% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23. DSW Capital's value of 5.90 is 55.4% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.23, based on 414 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. DSW Capital's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.90 is 55.4% 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 DSW Capital and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DSW Capital's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DSW Capital stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £1.30, compared to a current price of £0.43 — trading 67.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 and 55.4% below the Business Services industry median of 13.23. DSW Capital's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.90 as of Aug. 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 DSW Capital (LSE:DSW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DSW Capital stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.43 is trading 67.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of £1.30.
GuruFocus considers DSW Capital to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:DSW:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.90
GF Value™: £1.30 vs. price of £0.43 (67.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 55.4% below the Business Services median (#30 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:DSW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DSW Capital PLC is a challenger mid-market professional services business. It operates a licensing model and licenses the DSW and associated brand names in return for a royalty based on a percentage of fee income. The DSW network employs eighty two fee earners across England and Scotland. It recruits skilled professionals, in focused niches of expertise to run its own business and provide services to mid-market corporates, owner-managers, private equity firms, and high net-worth individuals. The Company recognizes revenue from two sources: license fee income and profit share income.
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