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Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) 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 .
Diebold Nixdorf Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Diebold Nixdorf Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf Forward PE Ratio Chart
Diebold Nixdorf Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
8.87
13.54
Diebold Nixdorf Quarterly Data
2024-03
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
10.37
8.87
10.72
15.10
11.23
13.54
13.90
STU:DBDB vs CCC, AGYS, QTWO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Diebold Nixdorf's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Diebold Nixdorf'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.
Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.76 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 Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #486 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 41.4%.
Is Diebold Nixdorf's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Diebold Nixdorf's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.76. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67. Diebold Nixdorf's value of 15.76 is 15.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #486 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Diebold Nixdorf has a GF Score™ of 38/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Diebold Nixdorf's Forward PE Ratio compare to CCC and AGYS?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Diebold Nixdorf ranks #486 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Diebold Nixdorf in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67. Diebold Nixdorf's value of 15.76 is 15.6% 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 18.67, based on 1,173 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. Diebold Nixdorf's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.76 is 15.6% 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 Diebold Nixdorf and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Diebold Nixdorf's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.76. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Diebold Nixdorf stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €61.07, compared to a current price of €74.40 — trading 21.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.76 and 15.6% below the Software industry median of 18.67. Diebold Nixdorf's overall GF Score™ is 38/100 with 5 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 Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.76 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 Diebold Nixdorf (STU:DBDB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Diebold Nixdorf stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €74.40 is trading 21.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €61.07.
GuruFocus considers Diebold Nixdorf to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DBDB:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.76
GF Value™: €61.07 vs. price of €74.40 (21.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.6% below the Software median (#486 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DBDB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Diebold Nixdorf Inc is engaged in providing software and hardware services for financial and retail industries. The customer segments of the company are Banking, which offers integrated solutions for financial institutions, and Retail, which offers solutions, software, and services that improve the checkout process for retailers. A majority of its revenue is generated from the Banking segment.
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