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Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) 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 .
Deutsche Telekom AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Deutsche Telekom AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Deutsche Telekom 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Deutsche Telekom AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.65
14.25
13.97
13.99
13.00
13.25
13.91
12.00
Deutsche Telekom AG Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
19.65
17.48
15.36
13.18
14.25
16.98
14.18
13.55
13.97
12.14
13.99
12.71
13.99
14.84
14.35
13.64
13.00
13.70
13.07
12.95
13.25
13.79
15.08
13.59
13.91
13.19
13.07
12.55
12.00
12.18
14.85
XSWX:DTE vs TMUS, VZ, T: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Telecom Services subindustry, Deutsche Telekom 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG Forward PE Ratio vs Telecommunication Services Industry
For the Telecommunication Services industry and Communication Services sector, Deutsche Telekom AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Deutsche Telekom 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.
Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.92 as of Jul. 16, 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, placing it in the top 40%.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Deutsche Telekom AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.92. The Telecommunication Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 11.92 is 17.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #84 out of 210 companies in the Telecommunication Services industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Deutsche Telekom AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deutsche Telekom AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to TMUS and VZ?
According to the Telecommunication Services industry distribution chart, Deutsche Telekom AG ranks #84 out of 210 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Deutsche Telekom AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50. Deutsche Telekom AG's value of 11.92 is 17.8% 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 Telecommunication Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Telecommunication Services companies is 14.50, based on 210 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. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.92 is 17.8% 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 Deutsche Telekom AG and its competitors. For the Telecommunication Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.50 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Deutsche Telekom AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.92. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deutsche Telekom AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF25.57, compared to a current price of CHF24.10 — trading 5.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.92 and 17.8% below the Telecommunication Services industry median of 14.50. Deutsche Telekom AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.92 as of Jul. 16, 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 Deutsche Telekom AG (XSWX:DTE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deutsche Telekom AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF24.10 is trading 5.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF25.57.
GuruFocus considers Deutsche Telekom AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DTE:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.92
GF Value™: CHF25.57 vs. price of CHF24.10 (5.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 17.8% below the Telecommunication Services median (#84 of 210)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DTE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Deutsche Telekom is Germany's incumbent telecom operator and remains the dominant player in mobile and fixed markets. It also owns a controlling stake in T-Mobile US—one of three primary wireless carriers in the United States—which merged with Sprint in 2020, consolidating the market from four to three operators. Aside from its two core markets, Deutsche Telekom operates in several Central European countries and holds an IT arm (Systems Solutions).
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