RWS HoldingsRWSPF 69 Forward PE Ratio is 5.00 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates RWSPF with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.16 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,170 Software companies, RWS Holdings ranks better than 95.21% on this metric.
RWS Holdings's Forward PE Ratio for today is 5.00.
RWS Holdings (OTCPK:RWSPF) 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 .
RWS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
RWS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for RWS Holdings'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.
RWS Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
RWS Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2023-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
12.76
6.00
RWS Holdings Semi-Annual Data
2023-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
12.76
6.33
6.00
5.56
RWSPF vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, RWS Holdings'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.
RWS Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, RWS Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where RWS Holdings'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.
RWS Holdings (RWSPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 RWS Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #56 out of 1170 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.8%.
Is RWS Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
RWS Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 5.00. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.57. RWS Holdings' value of 5.00 is 73.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #56 out of 1170 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, RWS Holdings has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does RWS Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, RWS Holdings ranks #56 out of 1170 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places RWS Holdings in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.57. RWS Holdings' value of 5.00 is 73.1% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.57, based on 1,170 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. RWS Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.00 is 73.1% 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 RWS Holdings and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.57 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. RWS Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is RWS Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings (RWSPF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.16, compared to a current price of $0.92 — trading 57.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.00 and 73.1% below the Software industry median of 18.57. RWS Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 7 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.00 as of Jul. 11, 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 RWS Holdings (RWSPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, RWS Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.92 is trading 57.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.16.
GuruFocus considers RWS Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for RWSPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.00
GF Value™: $2.16 vs. price of $0.92 (57.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 73.1% below the Software median (#56 of 1170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the RWSPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
RWS Holdings plc is a United Kingdom-based company. The group is a world-wide AI solutions company empowering the world's trusted enterprise AI. Through its Generate, Transform, and Protect segments, it delivers intelligent content, enterprise knowledge, large-scale localization, and IP protection for world-wide growth. The company provides the confidence, governance, and expertise organisations need to deploy AI safely, responsibly, and at scale.
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