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Elopak ASAELPKF 89 Forward PE Ratio is 9.24 as of Aug. 07, 2026. GuruFocus rates ELPKF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of $3.25. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 113 Packaging & Containers companies, Elopak ASA ranks better than 67.26% on this metric.
Elopak ASA (OTCPK:ELPKF) 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 .
Elopak ASA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Elopak ASA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Elopak ASA Annual Data
Trend
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2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.04
7.64
Elopak ASA Quarterly Data
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2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
9.04
10.33
9.37
7.78
7.64
8.44
ELPKF vs SW, PKG, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Elopak ASA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Elopak ASA'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.
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.24 as of Aug. 07, 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 Elopak ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #37 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Elopak ASA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Elopak ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.24. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.66. Elopak ASA's value of 9.24 is 41% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #37 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Elopak ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Elopak ASA's Forward PE Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Elopak ASA ranks #37 out of 113 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Elopak ASA in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.66. Elopak ASA's value of 9.24 is 41% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 15.66, based on 113 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. Elopak ASA's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.24 is 41% 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 Elopak ASA and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Elopak ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Elopak ASA stock overvalued right now?
Elopak ASA (ELPKF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 9.24. The stock's GF Value™ is $3.25, compared to a current price of $2.81 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.24 and 41% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 15.66. Elopak ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 3 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.24 as of Aug. 07, 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 Elopak ASA (ELPKF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Elopak ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $2.81 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $3.25.
Key valuation signals for ELPKF:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.24
GF Value™: $3.25 vs. price of $2.81 (13.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 41% below the Packaging & Containers median (#37 of 113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ELPKF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Elopak ASA is a supplier of carton packaging, filling equipment, and technical services. It uses renewable, recyclable, and sustainably sourced materials to provide packaging solutions. The company offers a natural and convenient alternative to plastic bottles and fits within a low-carbon circular economy. It generates the majority of its revenue from Cartons and closures, followed by Equipment and services. The company's geographical areas include Germany, the United States, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, and others.
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