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Intuitive MachinesLUNR -2.73%58 Forward PE Ratio is 4878.59 as of Jul. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates LUNR with a GF Score™ of 58/100 and a GF Value™ of $8.47 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 205 Aerospace & Defense companies, Intuitive Machines ranks worse than 99.51% on this metric.
Intuitive Machines (NAS:LUNR) 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 .
Intuitive Machines Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Intuitive Machines Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Intuitive Machines'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.
Intuitive Machines Forward PE Ratio Chart
Intuitive Machines Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
210.00
Intuitive Machines Quarterly Data
2025-06
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
54.08
210.00
5,943.33
LUNR vs YSS, AADX, DCO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Intuitive Machines'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.
Intuitive Machines Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Intuitive Machines's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Intuitive Machines'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.
Intuitive Machines (LUNR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4878.59 as of Jul. 24, 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 Intuitive Machines and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #204 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 99.5%.
Is Intuitive Machines' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Intuitive Machines' current Forward PE Ratio is 4878.59. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.58. Intuitive Machines' value of 4878.59 is 16969.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #204 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Intuitive Machines has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Intuitive Machines' Forward PE Ratio compare to YSS and AADX?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Intuitive Machines ranks #204 out of 205 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Intuitive Machines in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.58. Intuitive Machines' value of 4878.59 is 16969.9% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.58, based on 205 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. Intuitive Machines's current Forward PE Ratio of 4878.59 is 16969.9% 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 Intuitive Machines and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 28.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Intuitive Machines's current Forward PE Ratio is 4878.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Intuitive Machines stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Machines (LUNR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $8.47, compared to a current price of $13.72 — trading 61.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4878.59 and 16969.9% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 28.58. Intuitive Machines' overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Intuitive Machines (LUNR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4878.59 as of Jul. 24, 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 Intuitive Machines (LUNR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Intuitive Machines stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $13.72 is trading 61.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $8.47.
GuruFocus considers Intuitive Machines to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for LUNR:
Forward PE Ratio: 4878.59
GF Value™: $8.47 vs. price of $13.72 (61.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 16969.9% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#204 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the LUNR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Intuitive Machines Inc is a space infrastructure and services company focused on enabling sustained human activity beyond Earth. It designs, builds, integrates, and operates space systems, offering infrastructure-as-a-service across low Earth orbit, geostationary orbit, cislunar space, and deep space. Its capabilities include spacecraft development and space-based network connectivity, serving commercial, civil, and national security customers. The company conducts sales both directly and through an extensive customer and partner network spanning North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, including rideshare delivery providers, lunar surface mobility providers, payload providers, communication satellite providers, and ground segment providers.
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