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AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADs) 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 .
AcadeMedia AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AcadeMedia AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AcadeMedia AB'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.
AcadeMedia AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
AcadeMedia AB Annual Data
Trend
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
8.48
AcadeMedia AB Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.63
6.31
8.48
9.13
11.43
8.50
CHIX:ACADS vs EDU, TAL, LAUR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Education & Training Services subindustry, AcadeMedia AB'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.
AcadeMedia AB Forward PE Ratio vs Education Industry
For the Education industry and Consumer Defensive sector, AcadeMedia AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AcadeMedia AB'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.
AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.50 as of Jul. 26, 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 AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #39 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, placing it in the top 39%.
Is AcadeMedia AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AcadeMedia AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50. The Education industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.72. AcadeMedia AB's value of 9.50 is 11.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #39 out of 100 companies in the Education industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, AcadeMedia AB has a GF Score™ of 85/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AcadeMedia AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to EDU and TAL?
According to the Education industry distribution chart, AcadeMedia AB ranks #39 out of 100 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts AcadeMedia AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.72. AcadeMedia AB's value of 9.50 is 11.4% 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 an Education company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Education companies is 10.72, based on 100 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. AcadeMedia AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.50 is 11.4% 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 AcadeMedia AB and its competitors. For the Education industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AcadeMedia AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AcadeMedia AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr81.52, compared to a current price of kr108.40 — trading 33% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50 and 11.4% below the Education industry median of 10.72. AcadeMedia AB's overall GF Score™ is 85/100 with 6 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 AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.50 as of Jul. 26, 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 AcadeMedia AB (CHIX:ACADS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AcadeMedia AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr108.40 is trading 33% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr81.52.
GuruFocus considers AcadeMedia AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ACADS:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.50
GF Value™: kr81.52 vs. price of kr108.40 (33% above fair value)
Industry Position: 11.4% below the Education median (#39 of 100)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ACADS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AcadeMedia AB is an education services provider in Northern Europe, operating preschools, compulsory schools, and upper secondary schools in Sweden and Norway, as well as adult education units in Sweden. The company's operating segments include Preschool and International Operations, Compulsory School, Upper Secondary School, and Adult Education. It generates the majority of its revenue from the Preschool and International segment. Geographically, the company operates in Sweden, Finland, Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, and Poland, deriving the majority of its revenue from Sweden.
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