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CAG Group AB (OSTO:CAG) 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 .
CAG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CAG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CAG 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.
CAG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
CAG Group AB Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.71
12.38
11.61
13.30
12.04
CAG Group AB Quarterly Data
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
13.64
14.71
16.08
13.95
9.48
12.38
14.04
13.09
11.49
11.61
11.89
13.30
14.05
14.61
13.68
12.04
12.04
12.16
OSTO:CAG vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, CAG 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.
CAG Group AB Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, CAG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CAG 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.
CAG Group AB (OSTO:CAG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.36 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 CAG Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CAG Group AB ranks #334 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 28.4%.
Is CAG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
CAG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.36. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.62. CAG Group AB's value of 13.36 is 31.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CAG Group AB ranks #334 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, CAG Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CAG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, CAG Group AB ranks #334 out of 1175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts CAG Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.62. CAG Group AB's value of 13.36 is 31.9% 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 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. CAG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.36 is 31.9% 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 CAG 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. CAG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CAG Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAG Group AB (OSTO:CAG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr105.93, compared to a current price of kr94.80 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.36 and 31.9% below the Software industry median of 19.62. CAG Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 CAG Group AB (OSTO:CAG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.36 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 CAG Group AB (OSTO:CAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CAG Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr94.80 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr105.93.
GuruFocus considers CAG Group AB to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CAG:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.36
GF Value™: kr105.93 vs. price of kr94.80 (10.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 31.9% below the Software median (#334 of 1175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CAG Group AB is an information technology consulting company. The company's services include information technology management, system development, operations, and training. The company offers cutting-edge expertise in Technology Management, System Development, Cyber Security, Operations & Administration, and Education with a focus on the customer segments of Defense, Banking & Finance, Trade & Services, Industry & Infrastructure, and Health & Care.
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