Science Applications International (NAS:SAIC) 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 .
Science Applications International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Science Applications International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Science Applications International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Science Applications International Annual Data
Trend
2018-01
2019-01
2025-01
2026-01
Forward PE Ratio
19.57
13.77
11.73
10.65
Science Applications International Quarterly Data
2017-04
2017-07
2017-10
2018-01
2018-04
2018-07
2018-10
2019-01
2019-04
2019-07
2019-10
2020-04
2020-07
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
19.42
18.76
20.62
19.57
19.76
18.83
14.03
13.77
15.04
16.03
12.90
13.89
13.64
11.73
12.86
12.24
10.15
10.65
9.93
SAIC vs G, EPAM, EXLS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Science Applications International'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.
Science Applications International Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Science Applications International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Science Applications International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Science Applications International Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
Science Applications International (SAIC) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.07 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 Science Applications International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #266 out of 1170 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 22.7%.
Is Science Applications International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Science Applications International's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.57. Science Applications International's value of 11.07 is 40.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #266 out of 1170 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Science Applications International has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Science Applications International's Forward PE Ratio compare to G and EPAM?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Science Applications International ranks #266 out of 1170 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Science Applications International in the top 23% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.57. Science Applications International's value of 11.07 is 40.4% 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. Science Applications International's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.07 is 40.4% 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 Science Applications International 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. Science Applications International's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Science Applications International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International (SAIC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $127.04, compared to a current price of $112.64 — trading 11.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07 and 40.4% below the Software industry median of 18.57. Science Applications International's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Science Applications International (SAIC), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.07 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 Science Applications International (SAIC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Science Applications International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $112.64 is trading 11.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of $127.04.
GuruFocus considers Science Applications International to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SAIC:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.07
GF Value™: $127.04 vs. price of $112.64 (11.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 40.4% below the Software median (#266 of 1170)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SAIC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Science Applications International Business Description
Science Applications International Corp provides technical, engineering, and enterprise IT services mainly to the U.S. government. Specifically, it offers end-to-end solutions spanning the design, development, integration, deployment, management, operations, sustainment, and security of the customer's entire IT infrastructure. The company has two reportable segments, which include Defense and Intelligence and the Civilian segment. Maximum revenue is generated from its Defense and Intelligence segment, which provides a diverse portfolio of national security solutions to the DoW and the Intelligence Community of the United States Government. The Civilian segment provides solutions to the civilian markets, encompassing federal, state, and local governments.
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