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VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) 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 .
VBG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
VBG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for VBG Group 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.
VBG Group AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
VBG Group AB Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.90
16.60
VBG Group AB Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
11.90
13.02
11.84
12.35
16.60
15.09
14.16
FRA:KU4 vs ORLY, AZO, GPC: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Auto Parts subindustry, VBG Group 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.
VBG Group AB Forward PE Ratio vs Vehicles & Parts Industry
For the Vehicles & Parts industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, VBG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where VBG Group 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.
VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) has a Forward PE Ratio of 14.91 as of Sep. 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 VBG Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #363 out of 602 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, placing it in the top 60.3%.
Is VBG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
VBG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.91. The Vehicles & Parts industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. VBG Group AB's value of 14.91 is 30.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #363 out of 602 companies in the Vehicles & Parts industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, VBG Group AB has a GF Score™ of 93/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does VBG Group AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to ORLY and AZO?
According to the Vehicles & Parts industry distribution chart, VBG Group AB ranks #363 out of 602 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places VBG Group AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43. VBG Group AB's value of 14.91 is 30.4% 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 Vehicles & Parts company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Vehicles & Parts companies is 11.43, based on 602 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. VBG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 14.91 is 30.4% 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 VBG Group AB and its competitors. For the Vehicles & Parts industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. VBG Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 14.91. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is VBG Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €27.39, compared to a current price of €26.50 — trading 3.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 14.91 and 30.4% above the Vehicles & Parts industry median of 11.43. VBG Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 93/100 with 4 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 VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4), the current Forward PE Ratio is 14.91 as of Sep. 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 VBG Group AB (FRA:KU4) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, VBG Group AB stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €26.50 is trading 3.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €27.39.
GuruFocus considers VBG Group AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:KU4:
Forward PE Ratio: 14.91
GF Value™: €27.39 vs. price of €26.50 (3.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.4% above the Vehicles & Parts median (#363 of 602)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:KU4 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
VBG Group AB is an international industrial group. The Parent Company VBG Group AB is a long-term owner that provides active management of the Group's three wholly owned divisions through considerable industrial expertise, a strong corporate culture and financial resilience. The Group's divisions - Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions and Ringfeder Power Transmission - develop, manufacture, market and sell products under strong, well-known brands all over the world.
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