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Forbo Holding AG's EPS (Basic) for the
six
months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF25.05.
Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75.
During the past 12 months, Forbo Holding AG's average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -27.70% per year.
During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -12.10% per year.
During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was -6.80% per year.
During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRIGrowth Rate was 1.70% per year.
During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 92.10% per year. The lowest was -29.30% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Earnings per Share (Diluted) Explanation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the single most important variable used by Wall Street in determining the earnings power of a company. But investors need to be aware that Earnings per Share can be easily manipulated by adjusting depreciation and amortization rate or non-recurring items. That's why GuruFocus lists EPS without NRI, which better reflects the company's underlying performance.
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Compared with Earnings per share, a company's cash flow is better indicator of the company's earnings power.
If a company's earnings per share is less than cash flow per share over long term, investors need to be cautious and find out why.
Forbo Holding AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Related Terms
Forbo Holding AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) 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.
Forbo Holding AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Chart
XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Earnings per Share (Diluted) Comparison
For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.
Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio vs Construction Industry
For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio falls into.
Forbo Holding AG Earnings per Share (Diluted) Calculation
Earnings Per Share (EPS) is the amount of earnings per outstanding share of the company's stock. In calculating earnings per share, the dividends of preferred stocks need to subtracted from the total net income first.
Forbo Holding AG's Earnings Per Share (Diluted) for the fiscal year that ended in Dec. 2025 is calculated as
Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF48.75
* 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.
Companies also reported diluted shares in their financial reports. Diluted shares include the shares of convertibles or warrants outstanding.
What does a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF48.75 mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a Earnings per Share (Diluted) of CHF48.75 as of Dec. 2025. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #1030 out of 1341 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 76.8%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF48.75. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #1030 out of 1341 companies in the Construction industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #1030 out of 1341 companies for Earnings per Share (Diluted). This places Forbo Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.10. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Earnings per Share (Diluted) for a Construction company?
The median Earnings per Share (Diluted) among Construction companies is 9.10, based on 1,341 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Earnings per Share (Diluted) significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Earnings per Share (Diluted) should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Earnings per Share (Diluted) mean?
A high Earnings per Share (Diluted) can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Diluted EPS equals net earnings divided by average shares outstanding, including dilutive securities. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Earnings per Share (Diluted) is 9.10 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF48.75. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF880.37, compared to a current price of CHF746.00 — trading 15.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF48.75. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Earnings per Share (Diluted) calculated?
Earnings per Share (Diluted) is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current Earnings per Share (Diluted) is CHF48.75 as of Dec. 2025. 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF746.00 is trading 15.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF880.37.
GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:
Earnings per Share (Diluted): CHF48.75
GF Value™: CHF880.37 vs. price of CHF746.00 (15.3% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
72GF Score
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