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SSP GroupSSPPF 72 Forward PE Ratio is 12.19 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSPPF with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of $2.86 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Restaurants companies, SSP Group ranks better than 80.38% on this metric.
SSP Group (OTCPK:SSPPF) 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 .
SSP Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SSP Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SSP Group'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.
SSP Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
SSP Group Annual Data
Trend
2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
2021-09
2022-09
2023-09
2024-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
24.94
24.94
21.32
370.37
23.15
19.76
11.92
12.06
SSP Group Semi-Annual Data
2017-03
2017-09
2018-03
2018-09
2019-03
2019-09
2020-03
2021-09
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2024-03
2024-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.64
24.94
26.32
24.94
25.19
21.32
11.64
370.37
23.15
39.84
19.76
23.81
11.92
14.14
12.06
13.57
SSPPF vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, SSP Group'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.
SSP Group Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SSP Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SSP Group'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.
SSP Group (SSPPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.19 as of Jul. 19, 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 SSP Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #31 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 19.6%.
Is SSP Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SSP Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.49. SSP Group's value of 12.19 is 34.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #31 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, SSP Group has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SSP Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, SSP Group ranks #31 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SSP Group in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.49. SSP Group's value of 12.19 is 34.1% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.49, based on 158 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. SSP Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.19 is 34.1% 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 SSP Group and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.49 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SSP Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SSP Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group (SSPPF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.86, compared to a current price of $2.55 — trading 10.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19 and 34.1% below the Restaurants industry median of 18.49. SSP Group's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 SSP Group (SSPPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19 as of Jul. 19, 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 SSP Group (SSPPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SSP Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.55 is trading 10.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.86.
GuruFocus considers SSP Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for SSPPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.19
GF Value™: $2.86 vs. price of $2.55 (10.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 34.1% below the Restaurants median (#31 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSPPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SSP Group PLC operates food and beverage units in travel locations such as airports and railway stations. Units range from coffee shops and sandwich bars to casual and fine-dining restaurants. Its units operate under more than 300 different brand names, including both proprietary brands and franchised brands, such as Starbucks and Burger King. Its segments include the UK and Ireland, Continental Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific and Eastern Europe & Middle East (APAC & EEME).
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