Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) 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 .
Bechtle AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bechtle AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bechtle AG'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.
Bechtle AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bechtle AG Annual Data
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Bechtle AG Quarterly Data
2026-03
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13.69
XSWX:BC8 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Bechtle AG'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.
Bechtle AG Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Bechtle AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bechtle AG'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.
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.45 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #518 out of 1168 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 44.3%.
Is Bechtle AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bechtle AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.78. Bechtle AG's value of 15.45 is 13.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #518 out of 1168 companies in the Software industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Bechtle AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bechtle AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Bechtle AG ranks #518 out of 1168 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Bechtle AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.78. Bechtle AG's value of 15.45 is 13.1% 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 17.78, 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. Bechtle AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.45 is 13.1% 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 Bechtle AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.78 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bechtle AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.45. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bechtle AG stock overvalued right now?
Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 15.45. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF38.17, compared to a current price of CHF28.46 — trading 25.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.45 and 13.1% below the Software industry median of 17.78. Bechtle AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.45 as of Jun. 27, 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 Bechtle AG (XSWX:BC8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bechtle AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF28.46 is trading 25.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF38.17.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BC8:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.45
GF Value™: CHF38.17 vs. price of CHF28.46 (25.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 13.1% below the Software median (#518 of 1168)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BC8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bechtle AG is an information technology provider with operations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and other European countries. The company's customers are mainly in the industrial, trade, financial, and public sectors. The company operates through four reportable segments; Germany, France, Benelux, and Other Europe. It generates maximum of its revenue from the Germany segment. The company offers its customers IT hardware, software, solutions and services in 14 European countries, with Germany being the main market.
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