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Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) 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 .
Sensata Technologies Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sensata Technologies Holding 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sensata Technologies Holding Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.18
14.28
8.60
Sensata Technologies Holding Quarterly Data
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2023-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
17.48
13.44
13.18
13.32
13.30
14.62
14.28
8.61
9.15
8.51
8.60
8.63
8.67
MEX:ST N vs NOVT, ESE, VNT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensata Technologies Holding'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.
Sensata Technologies Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensata Technologies Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensata Technologies Holding's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sensata Technologies Holding 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.
Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.78 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #178 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 17.4%.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sensata Technologies Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.78. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 8.78 is 59.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #178 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensata Technologies Holding has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensata Technologies Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to NOVT and ESE?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensata Technologies Holding ranks #178 out of 1025 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sensata Technologies Holding in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Sensata Technologies Holding's value of 8.78 is 59.1% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.47, based on 1,025 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. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.78 is 59.1% 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 Sensata Technologies Holding and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensata Technologies Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensata Technologies Holding stock overvalued right now?
Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.78. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN459.94, compared to a current price of MXN561.44 — trading 22.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.78 and 59.1% below the Hardware industry median of 21.47. Sensata Technologies Holding's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.78 as of Aug. 21, 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 Sensata Technologies Holding (MEX:ST N) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensata Technologies Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of MXN561.44 is trading 22.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of MXN459.94.
Key valuation signals for MEX:ST N:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.78
GF Value™: MXN459.94 vs. price of MXN561.44 (22.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 59.1% below the Hardware median (#178 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:ST N stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensata Technologies is a global supplier of sensors and electrical protection for transportation and industrial applications. Sensata sells a bevy of pressure, temperature, force, and position sensors into the automotive, heavy vehicle, industrial, heating, ventilation, and cooling, and aerospace markets. It also sells electrical protection products, like contactors and relays. The majority of the firm's revenue comes from the automotive market, where it focuses on bumper-in applications.
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