Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) 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 .
Pulsar Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pulsar Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pulsar 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.
Pulsar Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pulsar Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-11
2019-11
2021-11
2023-11
2024-11
2025-11
Forward PE Ratio
32.26
35.71
1,428.57
40.65
32.78
11.45
Pulsar Group Semi-Annual Data
2018-11
2019-05
2019-11
2021-11
2023-05
2023-11
2024-05
2024-11
2025-05
2025-11
Forward PE Ratio
32.26
40.82
35.71
1,428.57
128.21
40.65
54.95
32.78
22.50
11.45
LSE:PULS vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Pulsar 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.
Pulsar Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Pulsar Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pulsar 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.
Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.26 as of Jul. 12, 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 Pulsar Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #428 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 36.5%.
Is Pulsar Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pulsar Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62. Pulsar Group's value of 14.26 is 23.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #428 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Pulsar Group has a GF Score™ of 37/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pulsar Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Pulsar Group ranks #428 out of 1171 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Pulsar Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62. Pulsar Group's value of 14.26 is 23.4% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.62, based on 1,171 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. Pulsar Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.26 is 23.4% 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 Pulsar Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pulsar Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.26. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pulsar Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £0.52, compared to a current price of £0.38 — trading 27.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.26 and 23.4% below the Software industry median of 18.62. Pulsar Group's overall GF Score™ is 37/100 with 6 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.26 as of Jul. 12, 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 Pulsar Group (LSE:PULS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pulsar Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £0.38 is trading 27.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of £0.52.
GuruFocus considers Pulsar Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:PULS:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.26
GF Value™: £0.52 vs. price of £0.38 (27.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.4% below the Software median (#428 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:PULS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pulsar Group PLC is a technology-led company delivering SaaS products that address the fundamental business needs of customers in the marketing, communications, and media industries. Its portfolio includes Isentia, which is the market's dominant media monitoring, intelligence, and insights solution provider; Pulsar, the audience intelligence and social listening platform; Vuelio, which provides monitoring, insight, engagement, and evaluation tools for politics, editorial, and social media in one place; and ResponseSource, the network that connects journalists and influencers to the PR and communications industry. Geographically, the company operates in the United Kingdom, North America, Europe excluding the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Asia, and the rest of the world.
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