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Akzo Nobel NVAKZOF 73 Forward PE Ratio is 15.35 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates AKZOF with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of $63.71 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 9 warning signs investors should review. Among 661 Chemicals companies, Akzo Nobel NV ranks better than 57.79% on this metric.
Akzo Nobel NV's Forward PE Ratio for today is 15.35.
Akzo Nobel NV (OTCPK:AKZOF) 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 .
Akzo Nobel NV Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Akzo Nobel NV Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV Forward PE Ratio Chart
Akzo Nobel NV Annual Data
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AKZOF vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Akzo Nobel NV's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Akzo Nobel NV'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.
Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.35 as of Aug. 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 Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #279 out of 661 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 42.2%.
Is Akzo Nobel NV's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Akzo Nobel NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.35. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.68. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 15.35 is 13.2% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #279 out of 661 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Akzo Nobel NV has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Akzo Nobel NV's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Akzo Nobel NV ranks #279 out of 661 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Akzo Nobel NV in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 17.68. Akzo Nobel NV's value of 15.35 is 13.2% below 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 Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 17.68, based on 661 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. Akzo Nobel NV's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.35 is 13.2% below 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 Akzo Nobel NV and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 17.68 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Akzo Nobel NV's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Akzo Nobel NV stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $63.71, compared to a current price of $67.50 — trading 5.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.35 and 13.2% below the Chemicals industry median of 17.68. Akzo Nobel NV's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 9 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 Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.35 as of Aug. 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 Akzo Nobel NV (AKZOF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Akzo Nobel NV stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $67.50 is trading 5.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of $63.71.
GuruFocus considers Akzo Nobel NV to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for AKZOF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.35
GF Value™: $63.71 vs. price of $67.50 (5.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.2% below the Chemicals median (#279 of 661)
No single metric tells the full story. See the AKZOF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AkzoNobel is the world's third-largest paints and coatings producer, with its largest market being Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, which accounted for roughly 48% of revenue in 2025. The company operates through two segments: decorative paints, which focuses on architectural interior and exterior coatings, and performance coatings, which serves industrial end markets such as automotive refinish, aerospace, and marine and protective applications.
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