Atos Group (WBO:ATO2) 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 .
Atos Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Atos Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Atos 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.
Atos Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Atos Group Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2023-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.75
7.30
10.86
12.82
12.11
2.93
11.49
Atos Group Semi-Annual Data
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.75
13.44
7.30
10.74
10.86
17.33
12.82
11.95
12.11
4.80
12.21
2.93
0.36
11.49
WBO:ATO2 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Atos 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.
Atos Group Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Atos Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Atos 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.
Atos Group (WBO:ATO2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 51.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 Atos Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Atos Group ranks #981 out of 1168 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 84%.
Is Atos Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Atos Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.66. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.85. Atos Group's value of 51.66 is 189.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Atos Group ranks #981 out of 1168 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Atos Group has a GF Score™ of 46/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Atos Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Atos Group ranks #981 out of 1168 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Atos Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.85. Atos Group's value of 51.66 is 189.4% 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 17.85, based on 1,168 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. Atos Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 51.66 is 189.4% 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 Atos Group and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.85 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Atos Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 51.66. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Atos Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atos Group (WBO:ATO2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €16.56, compared to a current price of €33.30 — trading 101.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 51.66 and 189.4% above the Software industry median of 17.85. Atos Group's overall GF Score™ is 46/100 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 Atos Group (WBO:ATO2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 51.66 as of Jun. 25, 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 Atos Group (WBO:ATO2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Atos Group stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €33.30 is trading 101.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €16.56.
GuruFocus considers Atos Group to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for WBO:ATO2:
Forward PE Ratio: 51.66
GF Value™: €16.56 vs. price of €33.30 (101.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 189.4% above the Software median (#981 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the WBO:ATO2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Atos Group is a digital transformation company. It provides digital transformation and technology services. The company's offerings include the development and implementation of AI-enabled digital solutions, as well as related technology, integration, and support services for organizations.
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