Vertiv Holdings Co (XSWX:VRT) 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 .
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Vertiv Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Vertiv Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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XSWX:VRT vs : Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Electrical Equipment & Parts subindustry, Vertiv Holdings Co'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.
Vertiv Holdings Co Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Vertiv Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Vertiv Holdings Co'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.
Vertiv Holdings Co (XSWX:VRT) has a Forward PE Ratio of 47.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 Vertiv Holdings Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #1042 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 81.5%.
Is Vertiv Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Vertiv Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.31. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Vertiv Holdings Co's value of 47.31 is 128.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #1042 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Vertiv Holdings Co has a GF Score™ of 80/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Vertiv Holdings Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to ?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Vertiv Holdings Co ranks #1042 out of 1278 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Vertiv Holdings Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Vertiv Holdings Co's value of 47.31 is 128.7% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.69, based on 1,278 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. Vertiv Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 47.31 is 128.7% 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 Vertiv Holdings Co and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Vertiv Holdings Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 47.31. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Vertiv Holdings Co stock overvalued right now?
Vertiv Holdings Co (XSWX:VRT) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 47.31. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF132.39, compared to a current price of CHF245.15 — trading 85.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 47.31 and 128.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.69. Vertiv Holdings Co's overall GF Score™ is 80/100. 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 Vertiv Holdings Co (XSWX:VRT), the current Forward PE Ratio is 47.31 as of Jul. 03, 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 Vertiv Holdings Co (XSWX:VRT) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Vertiv Holdings Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF245.15 is trading 85.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF132.39.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VRT:
Forward PE Ratio: 47.31
GF Value™: CHF132.39 vs. price of CHF245.15 (85.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 128.7% above the Industrial Products median (#1042 of 1278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VRT stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Vertiv has roots tracing back to 1946 when its founder, Ralph Liebert, developed an air-cooling system for mainframe data rooms. As computers started making their way into commercial applications in 1965, Liebert developed one of the first computer room air conditioning, or CRAC, units, enabling the precise control of temperature and humidity. The firm has slowly expanded its data center portfolio through internal product development and the acquisition of thermal and power management products like condensers, busways, and switches. Vertiv has global operations today; its products can be found in data centers in most regions throughout the world.
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