Forward PE Ratio: 17.91
The forward PE ratio is 17.91 as of Thursday, July 9, 2026.
Forward PE Ratio (17.91) = Close Price ($125.84) / Consensus Forward EPS ($7.24)
J Forward PE Ratio Metrics
FORWARD PE RATIO
17.91
J Competitors' Forward PE Ratio
Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Market Cap
$14.86B
Forward PE Ratio
17.91
| NAME | MARKET CAP | FORWARD PE RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J) | $14.86B | 17.91 |
| Textron Inc. (TXT)vs › | $15.72B | 14.67 |
| Generac Holdings Inc. (GNRC)vs › | $13.88B | 26.34 |
| Nordson Corporation (NDSN)vs › | $15.96B | 24.47 |
| WESCO International, Inc. (WCC)vs › | $16.02B | 19.65 |
| Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. (SWK)vs › | $13.50B | 18.95 |
| IDEX Corporation (IEX)vs › | $16.26B | 25.70 |
| CNH Industrial N.V. (CNH)vs › | $12.75B | 25.33 |
| BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT)vs › | $17.13B | 39.17 |
| Crane Company (CR)vs › | $12.53B | 31.35 |
Trailing vs Forward
Trailing P/E
39.9
reported TTM EPS
Forward P/E
17.9
consensus next-FY EPS
The gap between the two multiples is the consensus growth expectation: analysts' forward EPS of $7.24 implies +122.8% EPS growth vs the reported trailing $3.25.
Forward P/E by Fiscal Year
View All Analyst EstimatesAt today's $125.84 close, each upcoming fiscal year's consensus EPS implies a different multiple — how quickly the price is "paid down" by expected earnings if the estimates hold.
| Fiscal year end | Consensus EPS | Estimate range | Analysts | Implied P/E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-26 | $7.24 | $7.21 – $7.30 | 8 | 17.4x |
| 2027-09-26 | $8.27 | $8.14 – $8.43 | 8 | 15.2x |
| 2028-09-26 | $9.36 | $8.30 – $10.37 | 3 | 13.4x |
Source: FMP analyst consensus estimates, refreshed with the daily precompute. "n/m" = the consensus EPS is not positive, so a multiple is undefined. There is no forward P/E history chart here because charting one would require the estimates as they stood in the past, which we do not store — see the trailing P/E history for how the realized multiple has moved.
Forward PE Ratio Formula & Definition
PE Ratio = Share Price / Diluted EPS (TTM)
The price-to-earnings ratio measures how much investors pay for each dollar of trailing earnings. A lower PE can indicate a cheaper valuation; a higher PE implies higher growth expectations.
Expanded definitions: Investopedia, Wikipedia, Corporate Finance Institute
Forward PE Ratio FAQ
- What is the forward PE ratio for Jacobs Solutions Inc. (J)?
- The forward PE ratio for J stock is 17.91.
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About Jacobs Solutions Inc.
Jacobs Solutions Inc. engages in the infrastructure and advanced facilities, and consulting businesses in the United States, Europe, Canada, India, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, and Africa. The company provides consulting, planning, architecture, design, engineering, and infrastructure delivery services including project, program, and construction management and long-term operation of facilities. It also offers consulting services for consumer and manufacturing, defense and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government, health and life sciences, and transport sectors. The company was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- Industrials
- Industry
- Engineering & Construction
- CEO
- Robert Pragada