Q.Beyond AG (OTCPK:QSCGF) 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 .
Q.Beyond AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Q.Beyond AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Q.Beyond AG'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.
Q.Beyond AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Q.Beyond AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
71.92
26.33
Q.Beyond AG Quarterly Data
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
77.52
71.92
34.20
41.90
18.18
26.33
131.65
QSCGF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Q.Beyond AG'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.
Q.Beyond AG Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Q.Beyond AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Q.Beyond AG'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.
Q.Beyond AG (QSCGF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 69.81 as of Jul. 07, 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 Q.Beyond AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Q.Beyond AG ranks #991 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84.8%.
Is Q.Beyond AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Q.Beyond AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 69.81. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Q.Beyond AG's value of 69.81 is 276.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Q.Beyond AG ranks #991 out of 1169 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Q.Beyond AG has a GF Score™ of 71/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Q.Beyond AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Q.Beyond AG ranks #991 out of 1169 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Q.Beyond AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Q.Beyond AG's value of 69.81 is 276.5% 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 18.54, based on 1,169 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. Q.Beyond AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 69.81 is 276.5% 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 Q.Beyond AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Q.Beyond AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 69.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Q.Beyond AG stock overvalued right now?
Q.Beyond AG (QSCGF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 69.81. The stock's GF Value™ is $5.20, compared to a current price of $4.61 — trading 11.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 69.81 and 276.5% above the Software industry median of 18.54. Q.Beyond AG's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Q.Beyond AG (QSCGF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 69.81 as of Jul. 07, 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 Q.Beyond AG (QSCGF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Q.Beyond AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.61 is trading 11.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $5.20.
Key valuation signals for QSCGF:
Forward PE Ratio: 69.81
GF Value™: $5.20 vs. price of $4.61 (11.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 276.5% above the Software median (#991 of 1169)
No single metric tells the full story. See the QSCGF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Q.Beyond AG helps its customers find digital solutions for their business and then put them into practice. The company is into Cloud, SAP, and IoT. It focuses on a digital branch, tailored cloud, SAP S / 4HANA, and cybersecurity. The company's segments are into consulting and development services (the "Consulting" segment) and operating services (the "Managed Services" segment). The portfolio under Managed Services ranges from turnkey cloud modules to digital workplaces facilitating networked mobile work to individual IT outsourcing services. The Consulting segment comprises a variety of consulting and customised development services. The company generates the majority of its revenue from the Managed Services segment.
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