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 .
Nasdaq Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Nasdaq Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Nasdaq'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.
Nasdaq Forward PE Ratio Chart
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Nasdaq Quarterly Data
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22.16
XSWX:NDAQ vs MSCI, COIN, CBOE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Financial Data & Stock Exchanges subindustry, Nasdaq'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.
Nasdaq Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, Nasdaq's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nasdaq'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.
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 21.49 as of Jul. 07, 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #153 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 69.2%.
Is Nasdaq's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Nasdaq's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.49. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.66. Nasdaq's value of 21.49 is 29% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #153 out of 221 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Nasdaq has a GF Score™ of 90/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nasdaq's Forward PE Ratio compare to MSCI and COIN?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, Nasdaq ranks #153 out of 221 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Nasdaq in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.66. Nasdaq's value of 21.49 is 29% above 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 16.66, based on 221 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. Nasdaq's current Forward PE Ratio of 21.49 is 29% above 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 Nasdaq and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nasdaq's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.49. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nasdaq stock overvalued right now?
Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 21.49. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF61.68, compared to a current price of CHF68.38 — trading 10.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 21.49 and 29% above the Capital Markets industry median of 16.66. Nasdaq's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 21.49 as of Jul. 07, 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 Nasdaq (XSWX:NDAQ) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nasdaq stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF68.38 is trading 10.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF61.68.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:NDAQ:
Forward PE Ratio: 21.49
GF Value™: CHF61.68 vs. price of CHF68.38 (10.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 29% above the Capital Markets median (#153 of 221)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:NDAQ stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Founded in 1971, Nasdaq is primarily known for its equity exchange, but in addition to its trading business (about 22.5% of sales), the company sells market and financial data to investors, offers Nasdaq-branded indexes, and lists companies through its capital access segment (42.5%). Nasdaq's newest segment, financial technology, was primarily constructed through the acquisitions of Verafin and Adenza and has expanded the company into capital management, financial crime, and regulatory compliance software (35%) as it seeks to become a diversified technology company.
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