Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAs) 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 .
Alfa Laval AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Alfa Laval AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alfa Laval 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.
Alfa Laval AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Alfa Laval AB Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.48
18.80
23.81
17.99
19.72
21.18
20.30
Alfa Laval AB Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.88
17.48
12.17
18.73
16.23
18.80
23.31
25.77
22.94
23.81
20.79
17.70
15.48
17.99
21.55
21.60
18.98
19.72
19.84
22.88
21.51
21.18
20.34
18.32
18.95
20.30
22.64
CHIX:ALFAS vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Alfa Laval 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.
Alfa Laval AB Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Alfa Laval AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alfa Laval 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.
Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.70 as of Jul. 06, 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #788 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 61.8%.
Is Alfa Laval AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Alfa Laval AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.70. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.77. Alfa Laval AB's value of 25.70 is 23.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #788 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Alfa Laval AB has a GF Score™ of 91/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alfa Laval AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Alfa Laval AB ranks #788 out of 1276 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Alfa Laval AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.77. Alfa Laval AB's value of 25.70 is 23.7% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.77, based on 1,276 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. Alfa Laval AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.70 is 23.7% 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 Alfa Laval AB and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.77 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alfa Laval AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.70. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alfa Laval AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr476.10, compared to a current price of kr591.50 — trading 24.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.70 and 23.7% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.77. Alfa Laval AB's overall GF Score™ is 91/100 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.70 as of Jul. 06, 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 Alfa Laval AB (CHIX:ALFAS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alfa Laval AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr591.50 is trading 24.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr476.10.
GuruFocus considers Alfa Laval AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:ALFAS:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.70
GF Value™: kr476.10 vs. price of kr591.50 (24.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 23.7% above the Industrial Products median (#788 of 1276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:ALFAS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alfa Laval is a leading manufacturer of highly engineered equipment, primarily in the areas of separation, heat transfer, and fluid handling, used by a diverse range of customers spanning the food, water, energy, and marine industries. These products play a key role in a number of industrial processes, and Alfa Laval enjoys a leading position in all three areas. Alfa Laval's history stretches back 140 years to when its first separator was developed. The company is listed on the Stockholm stock exchange.
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