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Carel Industries SpA (MIL:CRL) 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 .
Carel Industries SpA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Carel Industries SpA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Carel Industries SpA Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
32.22
39.33
Carel Industries SpA Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
32.22
31.76
45.15
35.50
39.33
32.82
MIL:CRL vs APH, GLW, TEL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electronic Components subindustry, Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Carel Industries SpA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Carel Industries SpA'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.
Carel Industries SpA (MIL:CRL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 38.85 as of Jul. 16, 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 Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #745 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 73.2%.
Is Carel Industries SpA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Carel Industries SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.85. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39. Carel Industries SpA's value of 38.85 is 73.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #745 out of 1018 companies in the Hardware industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Carel Industries SpA has a GF Score™ of 97/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Carel Industries SpA's Forward PE Ratio compare to APH and GLW?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Carel Industries SpA ranks #745 out of 1018 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Carel Industries SpA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39. Carel Industries SpA's value of 38.85 is 73.5% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 22.39, based on 1,018 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. Carel Industries SpA's current Forward PE Ratio of 38.85 is 73.5% 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 Carel Industries SpA and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 22.39 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Carel Industries SpA's current Forward PE Ratio is 38.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Carel Industries SpA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA (MIL:CRL) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €24.02, compared to a current price of €27.70 — trading 15.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 38.85 and 73.5% above the Hardware industry median of 22.39. Carel Industries SpA's overall GF Score™ is 97/100 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 Carel Industries SpA (MIL:CRL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 38.85 as of Jul. 16, 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 Carel Industries SpA (MIL:CRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Carel Industries SpA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €27.70 is trading 15.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of €24.02.
GuruFocus considers Carel Industries SpA to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for MIL:CRL:
Forward PE Ratio: 38.85
GF Value™: €24.02 vs. price of €27.70 (15.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 73.5% above the Hardware median (#745 of 1018)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MIL:CRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Carel Industries SpA manufactures control systems and humidification for air conditioning and refrigeration. The group provides control solutions for the commercial, industrial, and residential air-conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) markets. Its geographical segments are Europe, the Middle East and Africa, North America, South America, and APAC. The company's industrial applications for the air-conditioning sector are designed for data centers. Its products include programmable controls, room terminals, Isothermal Humidifiers, Sensors and protection devices, Sensors and protection devices, and others. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa segment.
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