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Shearwater GroupLSE:SWG 40 Forward PE Ratio is 7.22 as of Jul. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates LSE:SWG with a GF Score™ of 40/100. The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,172 Software companies, Shearwater Group ranks better than 89.59% on this metric.
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) 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 .
Shearwater Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Shearwater Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Shearwater 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.
Shearwater Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Shearwater Group Annual Data
Trend
2019-03
2020-03
2022-03
2023-03
2024-03
Forward PE Ratio
16.00
28.01
8.28
3.68
7.04
Shearwater Group Semi-Annual Data
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
Forward PE Ratio
16.00
1,666.67
28.01
12.67
8.28
6.95
3.68
11.64
7.04
15.82
LSE:SWG vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Shearwater 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.
Shearwater Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Shearwater Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Shearwater 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.
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 7.22 as of Jul. 27, 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 Shearwater Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #122 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 10.4%.
Is Shearwater Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Shearwater Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42. Shearwater Group's value of 7.22 is 60.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #122 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Shearwater Group has a GF Score™ of 40/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Shearwater Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Shearwater Group ranks #122 out of 1172 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Shearwater Group in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42. Shearwater Group's value of 7.22 is 60.8% 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 18.42, based on 1,172 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. Shearwater Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 7.22 is 60.8% 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 Shearwater Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Shearwater Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Shearwater Group stock overvalued right now?
Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 7.22. The current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22 and 60.8% below the Software industry median of 18.42. Shearwater Group's overall GF Score™ is 40/100 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 Shearwater Group (LSE:SWG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 7.22 as of Jul. 27, 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.
Shearwater Group PLC is a UK-based company focused on providing digital resilience solutions. The company delivers cybersecurity, network monitoring technologies, managed security services, Data Loss Prevention, Identity & Access Security, IT Solutions, Penetration Testing & Red Teaming, and other services. Its operating segment includes software and services. The company generates maximum revenue from the Services segment. Its geographical segments include the United Kingdom(UK) and Europe(excluding the UK), North America, and the Rest of the world, of which the majority of the revenue is derived from the UK.
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