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4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) 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 .
4C Group AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
4C Group AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 4C Group AB'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.
4C Group AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
4C Group AB Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.47
30.83
4C Group AB Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
10.47
25.28
73.48
15.63
30.83
41.81
33.44
OSTO:4C vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, 4C Group AB'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.
4C Group AB Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, 4C Group AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 4C Group AB'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.
4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.74 as of Aug. 26, 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 4C Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 4C Group AB ranks #918 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 78.1%.
Is 4C Group AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
4C Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.74. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.62. 4C Group AB's value of 39.74 is 102.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 4C Group AB ranks #918 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, 4C Group AB has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 4C Group AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 4C Group AB ranks #918 out of 1175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places 4C Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.62. 4C Group AB's value of 39.74 is 102.5% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.62, based on 1,175 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. 4C Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.74 is 102.5% 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 4C Group AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 4C Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.74. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 4C Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr14.08, compared to a current price of kr7.65 — trading 45.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.74 and 102.5% above the Software industry median of 19.62. 4C Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 8 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 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.74 as of Aug. 26, 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 4C Group AB (OSTO:4C) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 4C Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr7.65 is trading 45.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr14.08.
GuruFocus considers 4C Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:4C:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.74
GF Value™: kr14.08 vs. price of kr7.65 (45.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 102.5% above the Software median (#918 of 1175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:4C stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
4C Group AB is engaged in providing software solutions and services for organizational readiness, training, and crisis management. It provides its solutions mainly to customers in mission-critical environments such as defense forces, public organizations, and companies in the corporate sector that need managing risks and training for sudden and critical events. Geographically the company generates the majority of its revenue from Sweden and also coordinated into four segments: EMEA, North America, APAC, and Global Expert Services.
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