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KSBNSE:KSB -0.19%95 Forward PE Ratio is 41.38 as of Aug. 17, 2026. GuruFocus rates NSE:KSB with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹890.80 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,289 Industrial Products companies, KSB ranks worse than 83.01% on this metric.
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 .
KSB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KSB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSB'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.
KSB Forward PE Ratio Chart
KSB Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
41.62
40.97
KSB Quarterly Data
2021-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
29.41
41.62
39.77
47.32
42.47
40.97
41.34
46.52
NSE:KSB vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB'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.
KSB Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSB'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.
KSB (NSE:KSB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 41.38 as of Aug. 17, 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 KSB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KSB ranks #1070 out of 1289 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 83%.
Is KSB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KSB's current Forward PE Ratio is 41.38. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25. KSB's value of 41.38 is 104.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSB ranks #1070 out of 1289 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, KSB has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSB ranks #1070 out of 1289 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places KSB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25. KSB's value of 41.38 is 104.3% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.25, based on 1,289 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. KSB's current Forward PE Ratio of 41.38 is 104.3% 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 KSB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSB's current Forward PE Ratio is 41.38. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB (NSE:KSB) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹890.80, compared to a current price of ₹801.25 — trading 10.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 41.38 and 104.3% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.25. KSB's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 with 2 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 KSB (NSE:KSB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 41.38 as of Aug. 17, 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 KSB (NSE:KSB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹801.25 is trading 10.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹890.80.
GuruFocus considers KSB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:KSB:
Forward PE Ratio: 41.38
GF Value™: ₹890.80 vs. price of ₹801.25 (10.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 104.3% above the Industrial Products median (#1070 of 1289)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:KSB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSB Ltd manufactures power-driven pumps and industrial valves. It operates in the Pumps and Valves segment. In the Pumps segment, the company manufactures and markets all types of pumps, such as industrial pumps, submersible pumps effluent treatment pumps, and spares and services. The Valves segment consists of manufacturing and trading of industrial valves, and spares and services. A majority of revenue is derived from the Pumps segment. The company has a business presence in India where it generates the majority of revenue, and outside India.
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