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XBP Global HoldingsXBP -4.96%6 Forward PE Ratio is 4.46 as of Jul. 20, 2026. GuruFocus rates XBP with a GF Score™ of 6/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,173 Software companies, XBP Global Holdings ranks better than 95.57% on this metric.
XBP Global Holdings (NAS:XBP) 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 .
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XBP Global Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for XBP Global Holdings'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.
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XBP vs KPLT, TAOX, SKKY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, XBP Global Holdings'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.
XBP Global Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, XBP Global Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where XBP Global Holdings'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.
XBP Global Holdings (XBP) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.46 as of Jul. 20, 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 XBP Global Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, XBP Global Holdings ranks #52 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 4.4%.
Is XBP Global Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
XBP Global Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 4.46. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.64. XBP Global Holdings' value of 4.46 is 76.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, XBP Global Holdings ranks #52 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, XBP Global Holdings has a GF Score™ of 6/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does XBP Global Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to KPLT and TAOX?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, XBP Global Holdings ranks #52 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places XBP Global Holdings in the top 4% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.64. XBP Global Holdings' value of 4.46 is 76.1% 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 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. XBP Global Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.46 is 76.1% 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 XBP Global Holdings 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. XBP Global Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is XBP Global Holdings stock overvalued right now?
XBP Global Holdings (XBP) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 4.46. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.46 and 76.1% below the Software industry median of 18.64. XBP Global Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 6/100 with 3 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 XBP Global Holdings (XBP), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.46 as of Jul. 20, 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.
XBP Global Holdings Inc is a multinational technology and services company that drives intelligent workflows for organizations. Through its proprietary platforms, agentic AI-driven automation, and domain expertise across industries and the public and private sectors, the firm enables its clients to entrust their digital transformations and workflows. The segments of the company are Applied Workflow Automation and Technology. The Applied Workflow Automation segment generates maximum revenue and provides services powered by intelligent, AI-enabled workflows that generate outcomes for client's systems, while the Technology segment focuses on the sale of recurring and perpetual software licenses, software maintenance and professional services, as well as hardware solutions and maintenance.
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