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Traton SETRATF 81 Forward PE Ratio is 8.10 as of Jul. 19, 2026. GuruFocus rates TRATF with a GF Score™ of 81/100 and a GF Value™ of $31.81 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 10 warning signs investors should review. Among 116 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies, Traton SE ranks better than 83.62% on this metric.
Traton SE (OTCPK:TRATF) 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 .
Traton SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Traton SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Traton SE'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.
Traton SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
Traton SE Annual Data
Trend
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2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.15
4.49
3.28
4.64
6.37
Traton SE Quarterly Data
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.21
13.57
9.66
7.15
5.62
5.53
3.81
4.49
5.49
3.81
2.94
3.28
6.48
5.64
5.06
4.64
6.18
6.29
5.23
6.37
6.99
TRATF vs CAT, DE, PCAR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery subindustry, Traton SE'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.
Traton SE Forward PE Ratio vs Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery Industry
For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry and Industrials sector, Traton SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Traton SE'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.
Traton SE (TRATF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.10 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 Traton SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #19 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, placing it in the top 16.4%.
Is Traton SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Traton SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.10. The Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. Traton SE's value of 8.10 is 39.7% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #19 out of 116 companies in the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Traton SE has a GF Score™ of 81/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Traton SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to CAT and DE?
According to the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry distribution chart, Traton SE ranks #19 out of 116 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Traton SE in the top 16% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44. Traton SE's value of 8.10 is 39.7% 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 Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery companies is 13.44, based on 116 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. Traton SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.10 is 39.7% 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 Traton SE and its competitors. For the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.44 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Traton SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Traton SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE (TRATF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $31.81, compared to a current price of $40.06 — trading 25.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.10 and 39.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery industry median of 13.44. Traton SE's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 10 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 Traton SE (TRATF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.10 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 Traton SE (TRATF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Traton SE stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $40.06 is trading 25.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $31.81.
GuruFocus considers Traton SE to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for TRATF:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.10
GF Value™: $31.81 vs. price of $40.06 (25.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.7% below the Farm & Heavy Construction Machinery median (#19 of 116)
No single metric tells the full story. See the TRATF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Traton SE is the parent and holding company of the TRATON GROUP, one of the world's commercial vehicle manufacturers, with its brands Scania, MAN, International, and Volkswagen Truck and Bus. The Group's product portfolio comprises trucks, buses, and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world, this intention underlines the Company's ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Group's commercial growth.
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