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Schneider Electric SE (OTCPK:SBGSY) 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 .
Schneider Electric SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Schneider Electric SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Schneider Electric SE'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.
Schneider Electric SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Schneider Electric SE Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.01
16.39
17.09
11.63
17.39
22.22
25.19
17.33
21.37
26.96
24.23
Schneider Electric SE Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.01
13.28
16.39
17.36
17.09
16.05
11.63
15.72
17.39
22.17
22.22
24.75
25.19
16.61
17.33
20.88
21.37
26.46
26.96
27.96
24.23
SBGSY vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Schneider Electric SE'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.
Schneider Electric SE Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Schneider Electric SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Schneider Electric SE's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Schneider Electric SE 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.
Schneider Electric SE (SBGSY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 27.12 as of Jul. 20, 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 Schneider Electric SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Schneider Electric SE ranks #878 out of 1287 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 68.2%.
Is Schneider Electric SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Schneider Electric SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 27.12. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.78. Schneider Electric SE's value of 27.12 is 44.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Schneider Electric SE ranks #878 out of 1287 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Schneider Electric SE has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Schneider Electric SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Schneider Electric SE ranks #878 out of 1287 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Schneider Electric SE in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.78. Schneider Electric SE's value of 27.12 is 44.4% 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 18.78, based on 1,287 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. Schneider Electric SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 27.12 is 44.4% 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 Schneider Electric SE and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Schneider Electric SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 27.12. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Schneider Electric SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider Electric SE (SBGSY) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.21, compared to a current price of $59.84 — trading 6.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 27.12 and 44.4% above the Industrial Products industry median of 18.78. Schneider Electric SE's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Schneider Electric SE (SBGSY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 27.12 as of Jul. 20, 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 Schneider Electric SE (SBGSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Schneider Electric SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $59.84 is trading 6.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.21.
GuruFocus considers Schneider Electric SE to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for SBGSY:
Forward PE Ratio: 27.12
GF Value™: $56.21 vs. price of $59.84 (6.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 44.4% above the Industrial Products median (#878 of 1287)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SBGSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Schneider Electric is a global leader in energy management and industrial automation. It holds leading positions in electrical distribution. Its four end-markets include: buildings, data centers and networks, infrastructure, and industry. Its largest countries include the United States, China, and India.
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