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Indra Sistemas (XMAD:IDR) 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 .
Indra Sistemas Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Indra Sistemas Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Indra Sistemas'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.
Indra Sistemas Forward PE Ratio Chart
Indra Sistemas Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
15.67
15.11
18.48
11.71
12.64
11.44
11.48
10.75
11.48
9.66
20.63
Indra Sistemas Quarterly Data
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2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
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2020-09
2020-12
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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
15.67
13.59
28.65
15.97
15.11
17.36
19.76
15.20
18.48
16.26
17.92
13.64
11.71
13.85
12.17
9.94
12.64
9.10
14.37
9.82
11.44
12.38
12.69
12.44
11.48
11.95
9.29
7.78
10.75
11.75
10.72
11.33
11.48
13.62
12.22
10.12
9.66
14.62
18.68
17.73
20.63
17.86
XMAD:IDR vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Indra Sistemas'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.
Indra Sistemas Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Indra Sistemas's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Indra Sistemas'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.
Indra Sistemas (XMAD:IDR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 Indra Sistemas and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Indra Sistemas ranks #560 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 47.8%.
Is Indra Sistemas' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Indra Sistemas' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.77. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Indra Sistemas' value of 17.77 is 4.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Indra Sistemas ranks #560 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Indra Sistemas has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Indra Sistemas' Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Indra Sistemas ranks #560 out of 1172 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Indra Sistemas in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. Indra Sistemas' value of 17.77 is 4.2% 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 18.54, based on 1,172 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. Indra Sistemas's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.77 is 4.2% 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 Indra Sistemas and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Indra Sistemas's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Indra Sistemas stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indra Sistemas (XMAD:IDR) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €28.24, compared to a current price of €48.87 — trading 73.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.77 and 4.2% below the Software industry median of 18.54. Indra Sistemas' overall GF Score™ is 93/100 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 Indra Sistemas (XMAD:IDR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.77 as of Jul. 15, 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 Indra Sistemas (XMAD:IDR) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Indra Sistemas stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €48.87 is trading 73.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €28.24.
GuruFocus considers Indra Sistemas to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XMAD:IDR:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.77
GF Value™: €28.24 vs. price of €48.87 (73.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 4.2% below the Software median (#560 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XMAD:IDR stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Indra Sistemas SA is a Spain-based provider of information technology offerings for finance, insurance, public administration, airports, defense, healthcare, media, telecom, security, energy, and infrastructure end markets. Its product capabilities include analytics, cloud computing, enterprise resource planning, networks and communications, electoral processes, bus technology, subway technology, and sustainability solutions. The firm generates revenue in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
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