74Software (XPAR:74SW) 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 .
74Software Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
74Software Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for 74Software'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.
74Software Forward PE Ratio Chart
74Software Annual Data
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2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.55
14.04
13.11
9.34
14.75
36.90
23.58
12.80
16.72
17.70
17.29
74Software Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.55
11.42
14.04
16.10
13.11
17.51
9.34
18.83
14.75
24.88
36.90
30.58
23.58
17.06
12.80
13.97
16.72
17.70
25.84
17.29
XPAR:74SW vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, 74Software'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.
74Software Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, 74Software's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where 74Software'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.
74Software (XPAR:74SW) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.54 as of Jul. 13, 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 74Software and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, 74Software ranks #548 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 46.8%.
Is 74Software's Forward PE Ratio too high?
74Software's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.54. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. 74Software's value of 17.54 is 5.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, 74Software ranks #548 out of 1171 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, 74Software has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does 74Software's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, 74Software ranks #548 out of 1171 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts 74Software in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55. 74Software's value of 17.54 is 5.4% 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 18.55, based on 1,171 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. 74Software's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.54 is 5.4% 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 74Software and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. 74Software's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.54. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is 74Software stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 74Software (XPAR:74SW) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €40.09, compared to a current price of €35.70 — trading 11% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.54 and 5.4% below the Software industry median of 18.55. 74Software's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 74Software (XPAR:74SW), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.54 as of Jul. 13, 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 74Software (XPAR:74SW) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, 74Software stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €35.70 is trading 11% below its estimated GF Value™ of €40.09.
GuruFocus considers 74Software to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XPAR:74SW:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.54
GF Value™: €40.09 vs. price of €35.70 (11% below fair value)
Industry Position: 5.4% below the Software median (#548 of 1171)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XPAR:74SW stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
74Software operates a portfolio of enterprise software solutions through brands like Axway and SBS, which are used across different industries. Its portfolio of software solutions specializes in Managed File Transfer (MFT), API Management (APIM), and B2B integration, among other specialised products. Additionally, the Group offers integrated banking software products that offer transaction, account, compliance, and risk management solutions; a SaaS banking platform; and other solutions across the payments, lending, and processing space. Its operating segments are: SBS, which generates the maximum revenue, and Axway. Geographically, the Group generates maximum revenue from Europe, and the rest from the Americas, Middle East and Africa, and Asia-Pacific region.
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