Rational AGRTLLF 95 Forward PE Ratio is 26.87 as of Jul. 05, 2026. GuruFocus rates RTLLF with a GF Score™ of 95/100 and a GF Value™ of $873.75 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 1 warning sign investors should review. Among 1,276 Industrial Products companies, Rational AG ranks worse than 64.18% on this metric.
Rational AG's Forward PE Ratio for today is 26.87.
Rational AG (OTCPK:RTLLF) 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 .
Rational AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Rational AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Rational 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.
Rational AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Rational AG Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
38.46
81.30
32.68
35.21
34.76
28.93
Rational AG Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-09
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
41.15
38.46
41.49
75.76
81.30
62.89
81.30
51.81
47.39
37.04
32.68
34.25
36.10
30.12
35.21
41.84
39.37
42.55
34.76
35.47
33.02
27.42
28.93
27.08
RTLLF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Rational 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.
Rational AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Rational AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Rational 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.
Rational AG (RTLLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 26.87 as of Jul. 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 Rational AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #819 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 64.2%.
Is Rational AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Rational AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.87. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. Rational AG's value of 26.87 is 28.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #819 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Rational AG has a GF Score™ of 95/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Rational AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Rational AG ranks #819 out of 1276 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Rational AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. Rational AG's value of 26.87 is 28.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.91, based on 1,276 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. Rational AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 26.87 is 28.5% 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 Rational AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Rational AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 26.87. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Rational AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG (RTLLF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $873.75, compared to a current price of $734.06 — trading 16% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 26.87 and 28.5% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.91. Rational AG's overall GF Score™ is 95/100 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 Rational AG (RTLLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 26.87 as of Jul. 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 Rational AG (RTLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Rational AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $734.06 is trading 16% below its estimated GF Value™ of $873.75.
GuruFocus considers Rational AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for RTLLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 26.87
GF Value™: $873.75 vs. price of $734.06 (16% below fair value)
Industry Position: 28.5% above the Industrial Products median (#819 of 1276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RTLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Rational specializes in manufacturing automated multifunctional ovens for professional kitchens that replace conventional cooking appliances such as a stove, grill, and oven. Rational has produced over 1 million combi-steamers since its first combi-steamer in 1976, which are used to prepare 160 million food dishes daily. Approximately 72% of group revenue is generated from the sale of cooking appliances, mostly the iCombi Pro that was launched in May 2020 and its predecessor product. Rational has a presence in over 120 countries. The majority of revenue is earned in Europe, followed by North America and Asia.
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