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NIIT Learning Systems (NSE:NIITMTS) 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 .
NIIT Learning Systems Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
NIIT Learning Systems Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for NIIT Learning Systems'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.
NIIT Learning Systems Forward PE Ratio Chart
NIIT Learning Systems Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.20
13.85
NIIT Learning Systems Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
20.91
19.20
18.49
18.39
21.06
13.85
12.57
NSE:NIITMTS vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, NIIT Learning Systems'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.
NIIT Learning Systems Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, NIIT Learning Systems's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where NIIT Learning Systems's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
NIIT Learning Systems 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.
NIIT Learning Systems (NSE:NIITMTS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.59 as of Jul. 30, 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 NIIT Learning Systems and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, NIIT Learning Systems ranks #59 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 59%.
Is NIIT Learning Systems' Forward PE Ratio too high?
NIIT Learning Systems' current Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. NIIT Learning Systems' value of 12.59 is 12.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, NIIT Learning Systems ranks #59 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, NIIT Learning Systems has a GF Score™ of 34/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does NIIT Learning Systems' Forward PE Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, NIIT Learning Systems ranks #59 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places NIIT Learning Systems in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.17. NIIT Learning Systems' value of 12.59 is 12.8% 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 Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 11.17, based on 100 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. NIIT Learning Systems's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.59 is 12.8% 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 NIIT Learning Systems and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.17 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. NIIT Learning Systems's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.59. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is NIIT Learning Systems stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIIT Learning Systems (NSE:NIITMTS) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹534.80, compared to a current price of ₹241.14 — trading 54.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.59 and 12.8% above the Education industry median of 11.17. NIIT Learning Systems' overall GF Score™ is 34/100 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 NIIT Learning Systems (NSE:NIITMTS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.59 as of Jul. 30, 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 NIIT Learning Systems (NSE:NIITMTS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, NIIT Learning Systems stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹241.14 is trading 54.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹534.80.
GuruFocus considers NIIT Learning Systems to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for NSE:NIITMTS:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.59
GF Value™: ₹534.80 vs. price of ₹241.14 (54.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 12.8% above the Education median (#59 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the NSE:NIITMTS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
NIIT Learning Systems Ltd is engaged in providing managed training solutions which predominantly include technology-based solutions for learning and education management to improve efficiency and effectiveness to customers in the education sector in India and international markets. The company also offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including content, learning delivery, assessment, and technology for students and teachers, as well as solutions for institution administration and management. Geographically, the company derives a majority of its revenue from America, and the rest from Europe, India, and the rest of the world.
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