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Resources ConnectionRGP +0.13%67 Forward PE Ratio is 125.83 as of Jul. 26, 2026. GuruFocus rates RGP with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $6.65 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Business Services companies, Resources Connection ranks worse than 99.03% on this metric.
Resources Connection (NAS:RGP) 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 .
Resources Connection Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Resources Connection Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Resources Connection'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.
Resources Connection Forward PE Ratio Chart
Resources Connection Annual Data
Trend
2017-05
2024-05
2025-05
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
15.06
8.95
9.85
226.00
Resources Connection Quarterly Data
2016-08
2016-11
2017-02
2017-05
2017-08
2017-11
2024-05
2024-08
2024-11
2025-02
2025-05
2025-08
2025-11
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
18.38
21.88
17.01
15.06
14.64
18.52
8.95
13.77
16.88
5.01
9.85
16.22
48.35
12.25
226.00
RGP vs FORR, GLAI, EUBG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, Resources Connection'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.
Resources Connection Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Resources Connection's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Resources Connection'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.
Resources Connection (RGP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 125.83 as of Jul. 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #410 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 99%.
Is Resources Connection's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Resources Connection's current Forward PE Ratio is 125.83. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13. Resources Connection's value of 125.83 is 858.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #410 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Resources Connection has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Resources Connection's Forward PE Ratio compare to FORR and GLAI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Resources Connection ranks #410 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Resources Connection in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13. Resources Connection's value of 125.83 is 858.7% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.13, based on 414 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. Resources Connection's current Forward PE Ratio of 125.83 is 858.7% 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 Resources Connection and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.13 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Resources Connection's current Forward PE Ratio is 125.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Resources Connection stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection (RGP) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $6.65, compared to a current price of $3.78 — trading 43.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 125.83 and 858.7% above the Business Services industry median of 13.13. Resources Connection's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Resources Connection (RGP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 125.83 as of Jul. 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 Resources Connection (RGP) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Resources Connection stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $3.78 is trading 43.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $6.65.
GuruFocus considers Resources Connection to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RGP:
Forward PE Ratio: 125.83
GF Value™: $6.65 vs. price of $3.78 (43.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 858.7% above the Business Services median (#410 of 414)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RGP stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Resources Connection Inc provides consulting and business initiative support services predominantly through its operative subsidiary, Resources Global Professionals. It has two segments RGP ( Resources Global Professionals.) and Sitrick. The RGP segment is focused on delivering consulting services catering to its client's operational needs and change initiatives utilizing a combination of bench and on-demand, talent. The Sitrick segment provides corporate, financial, transactional, and crisis communication and management services. The company generates a majority of its revenue from the RGP segment. Geographically, it derives its key revenue from North America and the rest from Europe and the Asia Pacific region.
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