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The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) 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 .
The Descartes Systems Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
The Descartes Systems Group 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.
The Descartes Systems Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
The Descartes Systems Group Annual Data
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19.12
23.20
32.47
42.19
67.11
62.50
50.00
49.51
46.30
58.64
33.77
The Descartes Systems Group Quarterly Data
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2018-04
2018-07
2018-10
2019-01
2019-04
2019-07
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2020-04
2020-07
2020-10
2021-01
2021-04
2021-07
2021-10
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2022-04
2022-07
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2023-04
2023-07
2023-10
2024-01
2024-04
2024-07
2024-10
2025-01
2025-04
2025-07
2025-10
2026-01
2026-04
Forward PE Ratio
19.12
20.79
23.20
23.20
22.62
25.19
34.25
32.47
32.79
49.75
40.82
42.19
55.56
68.97
54.05
67.11
49.75
73.53
57.47
62.50
61.73
68.03
50.51
50.00
46.51
49.51
49.51
50.25
47.39
35.21
46.30
47.85
48.54
52.63
58.64
53.88
56.34
44.08
33.77
29.80
STU:DC2 vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, The Descartes Systems 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.
The Descartes Systems Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, The Descartes Systems Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Descartes Systems Group's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
The Descartes Systems Group 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.
The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 32.50 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #856 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 73%.
Is The Descartes Systems Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
The Descartes Systems Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.50. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.64. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 32.50 is 74.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #856 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, The Descartes Systems Group has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Descartes Systems Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, The Descartes Systems Group ranks #856 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places The Descartes Systems Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.64. The Descartes Systems Group's value of 32.50 is 74.4% 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 a Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.64, 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. The Descartes Systems Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 32.50 is 74.4% 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 The Descartes Systems Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.64 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The Descartes Systems Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 32.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Descartes Systems Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €102.46, compared to a current price of €64.55 — trading 37% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 32.50 and 74.4% above the Software industry median of 18.64. The Descartes Systems Group's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 1 warning sign 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 32.50 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 The Descartes Systems Group (STU:DC2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Descartes Systems Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €64.55 is trading 37% below its estimated GF Value™ of €102.46.
GuruFocus considers The Descartes Systems Group to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:DC2:
Forward PE Ratio: 32.50
GF Value™: €102.46 vs. price of €64.55 (37% below fair value)
Industry Position: 74.4% above the Software median (#856 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:DC2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Descartes Systems Group provides a software solution that allows users in the shipping industry to communicate with one another. Its core product is the Global Logistics Network, which is best understood as transaction-driven. Descartes charges clients to send/receive messages, data, and documents on the GLN. Customers typically contract for a monthly minimum over a multiyear period. The GLN platform allows Descartes to upsell additional software modules as well, typically provided via a software-as-a-service model.
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