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Fractal AnalyticsNSE:FRACTAL +2.91%19 Forward PE Ratio is 39.19 as of Aug. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:FRACTAL with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,177 Software companies, Fractal Analytics ranks worse than 76.64% on this metric.
Fractal Analytics (NSE:FRACTAL) 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 .
Fractal Analytics Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Fractal Analytics Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fractal Analytics'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.
Fractal Analytics Forward PE Ratio Chart
Fractal Analytics Annual Data
Trend
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
39.31
Fractal Analytics Quarterly Data
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
39.31
40.64
NSE:FRACTAL vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Fractal Analytics'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.
Fractal Analytics Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Fractal Analytics's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fractal Analytics'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.
Fractal Analytics (NSE:FRACTAL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.19 as of Aug. 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 Fractal Analytics and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fractal Analytics ranks #902 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.6%.
Is Fractal Analytics' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Fractal Analytics' current Forward PE Ratio is 39.19. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.79. Fractal Analytics' value of 39.19 is 98% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fractal Analytics ranks #902 out of 1177 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Fractal Analytics has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fractal Analytics' Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Fractal Analytics ranks #902 out of 1177 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Fractal Analytics in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.79. Fractal Analytics' value of 39.19 is 98% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.79, based on 1,177 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. Fractal Analytics's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.19 is 98% 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 Fractal Analytics and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.79 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fractal Analytics's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fractal Analytics stock overvalued right now?
Fractal Analytics (NSE:FRACTAL) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 39.19. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.19 and 98% above the Software industry median of 19.79. Fractal Analytics' overall GF Score™ is 19/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Fractal Analytics (NSE:FRACTAL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.19 as of Aug. 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.
Fractal Analytics Ltd is engaged in the business of providing products and/or services relating to conversational AI solutions that enable automated, human-like conversations between organisations and people. The company operates through two business segments: (i) Fractal.ai, which provides AI services and products to develop customized solutions for client-specific use cases across industry-specific and cross-industry applications, and (ii) Fractal Alpha, which includes AI-related business activities. Through these segments, the company serves clients across various industries and business functions. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Fractal.ai segment. Geographically, it operates in the United States of America, Europe and APAC & Others.
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