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AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) 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 .
AMAG Austria Metall AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AMAG Austria Metall AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AMAG Austria Metall AG'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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
AMAG Austria Metall AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.66
21.25
AMAG Austria Metall AG Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.66
38.27
21.25
FRA:AM8 vs AA, CENX, CSTM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Aluminum subindustry, AMAG Austria Metall AG'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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Forward PE Ratio vs Metals & Mining Industry
For the Metals & Mining industry and Basic Materials sector, AMAG Austria Metall AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AMAG Austria Metall AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
AMAG Austria Metall AG Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.13 as of Jul. 21, 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #340 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, placing it in the top 70%.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. The Metals & Mining industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.76. AMAG Austria Metall AG's value of 16.13 is 50% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #340 out of 486 companies in the Metals & Mining industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AMAG Austria Metall AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AMAG Austria Metall AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to AA and CENX?
According to the Metals & Mining industry distribution chart, AMAG Austria Metall AG ranks #340 out of 486 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places AMAG Austria Metall AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.76. AMAG Austria Metall AG's value of 16.13 is 50% 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 Metals & Mining company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Metals & Mining companies is 10.76, based on 486 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. AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.13 is 50% 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG and its competitors. For the Metals & Mining industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AMAG Austria Metall AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AMAG Austria Metall AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €26.95, compared to a current price of €26.70 — trading 0.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 and 50% above the Metals & Mining industry median of 10.76. AMAG Austria Metall AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 10 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.13 as of Jul. 21, 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 AMAG Austria Metall AG (FRA:AM8) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AMAG Austria Metall AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.70 is trading 0.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €26.95.
GuruFocus considers AMAG Austria Metall AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:AM8:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.13
GF Value™: €26.95 vs. price of €26.70 (0.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 50% above the Metals & Mining median (#340 of 486)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:AM8 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AMAG Austria Metall AG is engaged in the production, processing and distribution of aluminium, aluminium semi-finished products and cast products. The company operates through four segments: I) Metal, producing and marketing primary aluminium and managing price risk; ii) Casting, manufacturing aluminium casting alloys for automotive, engineering, and electrical industries; iii) Rolling, producing aluminium sheets, coils, and plates; and iv) Service, providing centralized operational and management support across the group. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from the Rolling segment. Its geographical divisions include Austria, Western Europe, Rest of Europe, North America, and Asia, Oceania and other.
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