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Northern Data AG (XTER:NB2) 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 .
Northern Data AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Northern Data AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Northern Data 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.
Northern Data AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Northern Data AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
73.92
Northern Data AG Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
73.92
XTER:NB2 vs IBM, ACN, FISV: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Information Technology Services subindustry, Northern Data 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.
Northern Data AG Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Northern Data AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Northern Data 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.
Northern Data AG (XTER:NB2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 37.50 as of Aug. 04, 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 Northern Data AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Northern Data AG ranks #904 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 76.9%.
Is Northern Data AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Northern Data AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.50. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24. Northern Data AG's value of 37.50 is 94.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Northern Data AG ranks #904 out of 1175 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Northern Data AG has a GF Score™ of 45/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Northern Data AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to IBM and ACN?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Northern Data AG ranks #904 out of 1175 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Northern Data AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24. Northern Data AG's value of 37.50 is 94.9% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 19.24, based on 1,175 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. Northern Data AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 37.50 is 94.9% 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 Northern Data AG and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Northern Data AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 37.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Northern Data AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Data AG (XTER:NB2) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.89, compared to a current price of €5.21 — trading 41.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 37.50 and 94.9% above the Software industry median of 19.24. Northern Data AG's overall GF Score™ is 45/100 with 8 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 Northern Data AG (XTER:NB2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 37.50 as of Aug. 04, 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 Northern Data AG (XTER:NB2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Northern Data AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €5.21 is trading 41.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.89.
GuruFocus considers Northern Data AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for XTER:NB2:
Forward PE Ratio: 37.50
GF Value™: €8.89 vs. price of €5.21 (41.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 94.9% above the Software median (#904 of 1175)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XTER:NB2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Northern Data AG is a Business-to-Business technology company developing, using, and selling solutions on vertically integrated computing infrastructure. Its segment includes Peak Mining; Taiga Cloud and Ardent Data Centers. Geographically, it operates in Europe (excluding Germany), North America, and Germany. The company derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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