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Plexus HoldingsLSE:POS Forward PE Ratio is 6.30 as of Jul. 28, 2026. The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 544 Oil & Gas companies, Plexus Holdings ranks better than 80.7% on this metric.
Plexus Holdings (LSE:POS) 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 .
Plexus Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Plexus Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Plexus Holdings'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.
Plexus Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Plexus Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2023-06
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
17.51
43.75
Plexus Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2023-06
2023-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.51
80.65
43.75
26.25
LSE:POS vs SLB, BKR, FTI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Oil & Gas Equipment & Services subindustry, Plexus Holdings'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.
Plexus Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Oil & Gas Industry
For the Oil & Gas industry and Energy sector, Plexus Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Plexus Holdings'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.
Plexus Holdings (LSE:POS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 6.30 as of Jul. 28, 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 Plexus Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Plexus Holdings ranks #105 out of 544 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, placing it in the top 19.3%.
Is Plexus Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Plexus Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 6.30. The Oil & Gas industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18. Plexus Holdings' value of 6.30 is 43.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Plexus Holdings ranks #105 out of 544 companies in the Oil & Gas industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers.
How does Plexus Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to SLB and BKR?
According to the Oil & Gas industry distribution chart, Plexus Holdings ranks #105 out of 544 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Plexus Holdings in the top 19% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18. Plexus Holdings' value of 6.30 is 43.6% 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 an Oil & Gas company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Oil & Gas companies is 11.18, based on 544 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. Plexus Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 6.30 is 43.6% 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 Plexus Holdings and its competitors. For the Oil & Gas industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Plexus Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 6.30. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Plexus Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Plexus Holdings (LSE:POS) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.03, compared to a current price of £0.03 — trading 5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 6.30 and 43.6% below the Oil & Gas industry median of 11.18. 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 Plexus Holdings (LSE:POS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 6.30 as of Jul. 28, 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.
Plexus Holdings PLC is active in the business of oil and gas engineering and service. It is engaged in marketing a patented friction-grip method of engineering for oil and gas field wellheads and connectors, named POS-GRIP. The company derives revenue from the sale of its POS-GRIP technology and associated products, the rental of wellheads utilizing the POS-GRIP technology, and service income principally derived from assisting with the commissioning and ongoing service requirements of its equipment. It operates its business across the world. The majority of the revenue of the company is generated from the United Kingdom followed by Europe, USA and the Rest of the world.
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