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Singapore Technologies Engineering (OTCPK:SGGKF) 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 .
Singapore Technologies Engineering Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Singapore Technologies Engineering 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.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Forward PE Ratio Chart
Singapore Technologies Engineering Annual Data
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2019-12
2020-12
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Forward PE Ratio
16.89
18.62
17.64
16.78
18.66
21.23
17.86
16.08
15.38
17.41
25.28
Singapore Technologies Engineering Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
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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
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Forward PE Ratio
16.89
19.49
18.62
20.62
17.64
17.76
16.78
21.32
18.66
21.69
21.23
19.84
17.86
20.08
16.08
19.34
15.38
18.45
17.41
29.41
25.28
SGGKF vs SPCX, GE, RTX: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aerospace & Defense subindustry, Singapore Technologies Engineering'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.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Forward PE Ratio vs Aerospace & Defense Industry
For the Aerospace & Defense industry and Industrials sector, Singapore Technologies Engineering's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Singapore Technologies Engineering's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Singapore Technologies Engineering 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.
Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 32.93 as of Jul. 21, 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Singapore Technologies Engineering ranks #114 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, placing it in the top 55.6%.
Is Singapore Technologies Engineering's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Singapore Technologies Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.93. The Aerospace & Defense industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45. Singapore Technologies Engineering's value of 32.93 is 15.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Singapore Technologies Engineering ranks #114 out of 205 companies in the Aerospace & Defense industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Singapore Technologies Engineering has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Singapore Technologies Engineering's Forward PE Ratio compare to SPCX and GE?
According to the Aerospace & Defense industry distribution chart, Singapore Technologies Engineering ranks #114 out of 205 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Singapore Technologies Engineering in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45. Singapore Technologies Engineering's value of 32.93 is 15.7% 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 an Aerospace & Defense company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Aerospace & Defense companies is 28.45, based on 205 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. Singapore Technologies Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio of 32.93 is 15.7% 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering and its competitors. For the Aerospace & Defense industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 28.45 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Singapore Technologies Engineering's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Singapore Technologies Engineering stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.96, compared to a current price of $8.53 — trading 115.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 32.93 and 15.7% above the Aerospace & Defense industry median of 28.45. Singapore Technologies Engineering's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 11 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 32.93 as of Jul. 21, 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 Singapore Technologies Engineering (SGGKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Singapore Technologies Engineering stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $8.53 is trading 115.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $3.96.
GuruFocus considers Singapore Technologies Engineering to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SGGKF:
Forward PE Ratio: 32.93
GF Value™: $3.96 vs. price of $8.53 (115.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.7% above the Aerospace & Defense median (#114 of 205)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGGKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Singapore Technologies Engineering Business Description
ST Engineering is a Singaporean government-linked commercial and defense engineering group. Its key businesses include aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul services, in which it is the world's largest independent third-party provider. The company's fastest-growing activities involve applications to defense and smart city solutions where it provides tolling solutions, traffic control systems, command and control dashboards, cybersecurity tools, and other related components. Around two thirds of the company's revenue comes from commercial clients while the remainder is defense.
73GF Score
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