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Hoist Finance ABCHIX:HOFIS 60 Forward PE Ratio is 11.85 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HOFIS with a GF Score™ of 60/100 and a GF Value™ of kr93.65 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 187 Credit Services companies, Hoist Finance AB ranks worse than 64.71% on this metric.
Hoist Finance AB (CHIX:HOFIs) 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 .
Hoist Finance AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hoist Finance AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hoist Finance 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.
Hoist Finance AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hoist Finance AB Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
4.77
5.50
5.29
7.66
6.91
Hoist Finance AB Quarterly Data
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2023-06
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
4.77
2.95
34.48
5.72
5.50
12.61
147.06
5.34
5.29
4.31
4.99
7.66
6.89
7.53
5.29
6.91
10.68
CHIX:HOFIS vs V, MA, AXP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Hoist Finance 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.
Hoist Finance AB Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Hoist Finance AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hoist Finance 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.
Hoist Finance AB (CHIX:HOFIS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.85 as of Jul. 16, 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 Hoist Finance AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hoist Finance AB ranks #121 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 64.7%.
Is Hoist Finance AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hoist Finance AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. Hoist Finance AB's value of 11.85 is 13.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hoist Finance AB ranks #121 out of 187 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Hoist Finance AB has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hoist Finance AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to V and MA?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Hoist Finance AB ranks #121 out of 187 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hoist Finance AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.42. Hoist Finance AB's value of 11.85 is 13.7% 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 a Credit Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Credit Services companies is 10.42, based on 187 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. Hoist Finance AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.85 is 13.7% 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 Hoist Finance AB and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hoist Finance AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hoist Finance AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoist Finance AB (CHIX:HOFIS) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr93.65, compared to a current price of kr167.80 — trading 79.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85 and 13.7% above the Credit Services industry median of 10.42. Hoist Finance AB's overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 8 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 Hoist Finance AB (CHIX:HOFIS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.85 as of Jul. 16, 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 Hoist Finance AB (CHIX:HOFIS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hoist Finance AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr167.80 is trading 79.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr93.65.
GuruFocus considers Hoist Finance AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HOFIS:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.85
GF Value™: kr93.65 vs. price of kr167.80 (79.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.7% above the Credit Services median (#121 of 187)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HOFIS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hoist Finance AB is a European asset manager of non-performing loans, with loan acquisition and management operations in several markets across Europe. The Group's core business has been the acquisition of secured and unsecured non-performing loans (NPLs) originated by banks and other financial institutions. After purchasing an NPL portfolio, Hoist Finance focuses on collection from its borrowers through sustainable payment plan agreements. The majority of the recovery activities for its acquired portfolios are managed through its service centres across Europe, supplemented by carefully selected external debt recovery partners. The Group's operating segments are: Unsecured, which generates maximum revenue, Secured, and Group Items. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Poland.
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