Sage Group (The) (OTCPK:SGPYY) 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 .
Sage Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sage Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sage Group (The)'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.
Sage Group (The) Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sage Group (The) Annual Data
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2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
2020-09
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2022-09
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2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
25.00
22.03
16.39
21.05
25.91
30.03
24.21
28.17
25.06
22.29
Sage Group (The) Semi-Annual Data
2016-03
2016-09
2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2020-09
2021-03
2021-09
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
21.98
25.00
20.28
22.03
18.87
16.39
22.32
21.05
21.10
25.91
27.10
30.03
26.95
24.21
26.81
28.17
35.97
25.06
28.98
22.29
15.89
SGPYY vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Sage Group (The)'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.
Sage Group (The) Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Sage Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sage Group (The)'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.
Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.58 as of Jul. 13, 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 Sage Group (The) and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sage Group (The) ranks #445 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 38%.
Is Sage Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sage Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. Sage Group (The)'s value of 14.58 is 21.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sage Group (The) ranks #445 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Sage Group (The) has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sage Group (The)'s Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Sage Group (The) ranks #445 out of 1171 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Sage Group (The) in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. Sage Group (The)'s value of 14.58 is 21.4% 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 18.55, based on 1,171 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. Sage Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio of 14.58 is 21.4% 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 Sage Group (The) and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sage Group (The)'s current Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sage Group (The) stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $72.87, compared to a current price of $44.45 — trading 39% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 and 21.4% below the Software industry median of 18.55. Sage Group (The)'s overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 4 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 Sage Group (The) (SGPYY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 as of Jul. 13, 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 Sage Group (The) (SGPYY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sage Group (The) stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $44.45 is trading 39% below its estimated GF Value™ of $72.87.
GuruFocus considers Sage Group (The) to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SGPYY:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.58
GF Value™: $72.87 vs. price of $44.45 (39% below fair value)
Industry Position: 21.4% below the Software median (#445 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SGPYY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
The Sage Group is a UK-based provider of accounting and enterprise resource planning software, predominantly to customers in the US and Europe. The company was founded in 1981 and historically sold on-premises software products with perpetual software licenses. However, the company is transitioning toward cloud-connected and cloud native products, sold via software-as-a-service contracts. Sage's main cloud-native products include Sage Accounting, for small businesses, and Sage Intacct, which Sage acquired in 2017, for midsize businesses.
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