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Science Group (LSE:SAG) 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 .
Science Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Science Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Science 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.
Science Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Science Group Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.50
14.86
14.37
12.80
13.97
Science Group Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
15.50
12.36
14.86
16.72
14.37
15.67
12.80
14.39
13.97
14.00
LSE:SAG vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Science 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.
Science Group Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Science Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science 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.
Science Group (LSE:SAG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.04 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 Science Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #226 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 54.6%.
Is Science Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Science Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.10. Science Group's value of 14.04 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Group ranks #226 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Science Group has a GF Score™ of 82/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Science Group ranks #226 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Science Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.10. Science Group's value of 14.04 is 7.2% 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 13.10, 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. Science Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.04 is 7.2% 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 Science Group and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Science Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group (LSE:SAG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is £4.59, compared to a current price of £5.80 — trading 26.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.04 and 7.2% above the Business Services industry median of 13.10. Science Group's overall GF Score™ is 82/100 with 4 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 Science Group (LSE:SAG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.04 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.
Is Science Group (LSE:SAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of £5.80 is trading 26.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of £4.59.
GuruFocus considers Science Group to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LSE:SAG:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.04
GF Value™: £4.59 vs. price of £5.80 (26.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Business Services median (#226 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LSE:SAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Group PLC provides outsourced science and technology-based consultancy, advisory, and product development services to a wide range of industries and markets. It operates in the Services segment, which comprises five consultancy Practises under the Sagentia brand: Medical, Innovation Regulatory, Defence, and Aviation. The Systems segments comprise two businesses: Critical Maritime Systems & Support (CMS2), which designs, manufactures and supports submarine atmosphere systems for the defence sector; and Frontier Smart Technologies Limited (Frontier), which designs and supplies radio and audio semi-conductors/modules. Its geographical segments are the UK, Other European Countries, North America, Asia, and Other, of which the majority of its revenue comes from the United Kingdom.
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