Mensch und Maschine Software SE (OTCPK:MSHHF) 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 .
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Mensch und Maschine Software SE 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.
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.37
17.63
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.37
21.49
19.66
16.14
17.63
17.96
MSHHF vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Mensch und Maschine Software SE'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.
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Mensch und Maschine Software SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Mensch und Maschine Software SE's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Mensch und Maschine Software SE 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.
Mensch und Maschine Software SE (MSHHF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.67 as of Jul. 12, 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 Mensch und Maschine Software SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Mensch und Maschine Software SE ranks #530 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 45.3%.
Is Mensch und Maschine Software SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Mensch und Maschine Software SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.67. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62. Mensch und Maschine Software SE's value of 15.67 is 15.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Mensch und Maschine Software SE ranks #530 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Mensch und Maschine Software SE has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Mensch und Maschine Software SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Mensch und Maschine Software SE ranks #530 out of 1171 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Mensch und Maschine Software SE in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62. Mensch und Maschine Software SE's value of 15.67 is 15.8% 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 18.62, based on 1,171 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. Mensch und Maschine Software SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.67 is 15.8% 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 Mensch und Maschine Software SE and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Mensch und Maschine Software SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.67. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Mensch und Maschine Software SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mensch und Maschine Software SE (MSHHF) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $57.49, compared to a current price of $39.42 — trading 31.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.67 and 15.8% below the Software industry median of 18.62. Mensch und Maschine Software SE's overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 3 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 Mensch und Maschine Software SE (MSHHF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.67 as of Jul. 12, 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 Mensch und Maschine Software SE (MSHHF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Mensch und Maschine Software SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.42 is trading 31.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $57.49.
GuruFocus considers Mensch und Maschine Software SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MSHHF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.67
GF Value™: $57.49 vs. price of $39.42 (31.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 15.8% below the Software median (#530 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MSHHF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Mensch und Maschine Software SE Business Description
Mensch und Maschine Software SE is a Germany-based company engaged in the provision of technical software and digitization solutions in the CAD/CAM/CAE (Computer Aided Design, Manufacturing & Engineering) and PDM/PLM (Product Data /Lifecycle Management) and BIM (Building Information Modeling / Management) areas. The company's business model is based on two segments: i) M+M Digitization: It develops software solutions for customers in several European countries, and ii) M+M software: The M+M software segment develops standard software for CAD/CAM, BIM/Engineering, Garden/ Landscaping, and CAE. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from the M+M Digitization segment.
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