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Pattern GroupPTRN -0.62%19 Forward PE Ratio is 42.54 as of Jul. 29, 2026. GuruFocus rates PTRN with a GF Score™ of 19/100. The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Software companies, Pattern Group ranks worse than 80.31% on this metric.
Pattern Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 42.54.
Pattern Group (NAS:PTRN) 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 .
Pattern Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pattern Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Pattern Group'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.
Pattern Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pattern Group Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
25.30
Pattern Group Quarterly Data
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
25.30
24.86
PTRN vs LIF, BULL, RNG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Pattern Group'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.
Pattern Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Pattern Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pattern Group'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.
Pattern Group (PTRN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 42.54 as of Jul. 29, 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 Pattern Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pattern Group ranks #942 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Pattern Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pattern Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 42.54. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.71. Pattern Group's value of 42.54 is 127.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pattern Group ranks #942 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Pattern Group has a GF Score™ of 19/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pattern Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIF and BULL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Pattern Group ranks #942 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Pattern Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.71. Pattern Group's value of 42.54 is 127.4% 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 18.71, based on 1,173 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. Pattern Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 42.54 is 127.4% 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 Pattern Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.71 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pattern Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 42.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pattern Group stock overvalued right now?
Pattern Group (PTRN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 42.54. The current Forward PE Ratio is 42.54 and 127.4% above the Software industry median of 18.71. Pattern Group's overall GF Score™ is 19/100 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 Pattern Group (PTRN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 42.54 as of Jul. 29, 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.
Pattern Group Inc is an e-commerce accelerator that uses its technology platform, data science, and a team of experts to drive growth for brands. The Company acquires inventory from brand partners to sell to consumers, enabling full control over content, pricing, logistics, and customer service. Brand partners that contract with the Company operate in various industries, including health and wellness, beauty and personal care, home and lifestyle, pet, sports and outdoors, and consumer electronics. The Company mainly derives its revenue in the United States by selling products to customers via online marketplaces. The company genrates majority of revenue from the US.
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