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Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) 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 .
Sensys Gatso Group AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sensys Gatso Group AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensys Gatso 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sensys Gatso Group AB Annual Data
Trend
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
10.21
9.97
11.79
10.55
13.16
Sensys Gatso 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
Forward PE Ratio
11.56
10.21
15.85
17.24
10.46
9.97
21.41
38.02
10.21
11.79
12.09
10.55
7.15
29.58
17.71
13.16
13.62
OSTO:SGG vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensys Gatso 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensys Gatso Group AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensys Gatso Group AB's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sensys Gatso Group AB 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.
Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.04 as of Aug. 05, 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #223 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 21.8%.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.04. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.22. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 12.04 is 43.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #223 out of 1021 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Sensys Gatso Group AB has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensys Gatso Group AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensys Gatso Group AB ranks #223 out of 1021 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sensys Gatso Group AB in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.22. Sensys Gatso Group AB's value of 12.04 is 43.3% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.22, based on 1,021 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. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.04 is 43.3% 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.22 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sensys Gatso Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.04. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensys Gatso Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is kr72.30, compared to a current price of kr39.80 — trading 45% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.04 and 43.3% below the Hardware industry median of 21.22. Sensys Gatso Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 4 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.04 as of Aug. 05, 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 Sensys Gatso Group AB (OSTO:SGG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensys Gatso Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr39.80 is trading 45% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr72.30.
GuruFocus considers Sensys Gatso Group AB to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:SGG:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.04
GF Value™: kr72.30 vs. price of kr39.80 (45% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.3% below the Hardware median (#223 of 1021)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:SGG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensys Gatso Group AB is a Sweden-based company. It develops, produces, markets, and sells sensors and systems that are used for speed enforcement and red-light enforcement. The company also provides servicing and maintenance alongside sales of systems. Its products are used by police, road authorities, and private operators. The company operates in business segments of System Sales and Managed Service. The System Sales segment generates maximum revenue for the company. Its geographical segments are Europe, America, and Middle East and APAC.
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