London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) 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 .
London Stock Exchange Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
London Stock Exchange Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
London Stock Exchange Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
London Stock Exchange Group Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.49
22.83
22.12
25.64
18.92
19.36
London Stock Exchange Group Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2019-06
2020-06
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.49
27.70
38.02
30.77
22.83
24.45
22.12
24.63
25.64
22.99
18.92
28.81
19.36
MEX:LSEN vs SPGI, CME, ICE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, London Stock Exchange 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.
London Stock Exchange Group Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, London Stock Exchange Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where London Stock Exchange Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
London Stock Exchange Group Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.37 as of Jun. 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #120 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 54.3%.
Is London Stock Exchange Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
London Stock Exchange Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.37. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.21. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 17.37 is 7.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #120 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, London Stock Exchange Group has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does London Stock Exchange Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPGI and CME?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, London Stock Exchange Group ranks #120 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places London Stock Exchange Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.21. London Stock Exchange Group's value of 17.37 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.21, based on 221 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. London Stock Exchange Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.37 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 London Stock Exchange Group and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.21 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. London Stock Exchange Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.37. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is London Stock Exchange Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN2,536.64, compared to a current price of MXN1,939.00 — trading 23.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.37 and 7.2% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.21. London Stock Exchange Group's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 5 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.37 as of Jun. 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 London Stock Exchange Group (MEX:LSEN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, London Stock Exchange Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN1,939.00 is trading 23.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN2,536.64.
GuruFocus considers London Stock Exchange Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:LSEN:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.37
GF Value™: MXN2,536.64 vs. price of MXN1,939.00 (23.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 7.2% above the Capital Markets median (#120 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:LSEN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
London Stock Exchange Group is a fully integrated financial exchange company covering the financial market value chain from primary and secondary markets across multiple asset classes over data, index, and analytics down to clearing and post-trading reporting. With the acquisition of Refinitiv, LSEG generates about two-thirds of its revenue from data and analytics including its FTSE Russell and WM/Refinitiv benchmarks as well as data feeds and terminals. The group is also a majority shareholder in Tradeweb, one of the dominant global fixed-income trading venues, as well as LCH, the largest clearinghouse for over-the-counter swaps globally.
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