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OVB Holding AG (HAM:O4B) 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 .
OVB Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
OVB Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for OVB Holding 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.
OVB Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
OVB Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
21.69
23.70
22.17
21.32
16.58
14.62
15.93
OVB Holding AG Quarterly Data
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
21.69
21.19
31.25
23.75
23.70
24.51
27.62
22.47
22.17
19.69
20.96
16.50
21.32
26.46
27.86
24.10
16.58
17.51
17.73
13.70
14.62
16.32
17.45
16.92
15.93
18.31
HAM:O4B vs MS, GS, SCHW: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Capital Markets subindustry, OVB Holding 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.
OVB Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Capital Markets Industry
For the Capital Markets industry and Financial Services sector, OVB Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OVB Holding AG'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.
OVB Holding AG (HAM:O4B) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.69 as of Aug. 12, 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 OVB Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OVB Holding AG ranks #139 out of 222 companies in the Capital Markets industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is OVB Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
OVB Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.69. The Capital Markets industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.91. OVB Holding AG's value of 19.69 is 23.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OVB Holding AG ranks #139 out of 222 companies in the Capital Markets industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, OVB Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OVB Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to MS and GS?
According to the Capital Markets industry distribution chart, OVB Holding AG ranks #139 out of 222 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places OVB Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.91. OVB Holding AG's value of 19.69 is 23.8% 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 Capital Markets company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Capital Markets companies is 15.91, based on 222 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. OVB Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.69 is 23.8% 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 OVB Holding AG and its competitors. For the Capital Markets industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OVB Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.69. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OVB Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
OVB Holding AG (HAM:O4B) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 19.69. The stock's GF Value™ is €23.29, compared to a current price of €19.50 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.69 and 23.8% above the Capital Markets industry median of 15.91. OVB Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 OVB Holding AG (HAM:O4B), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.69 as of Aug. 12, 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 OVB Holding AG (HAM:O4B) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OVB Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €19.50 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €23.29.
Key valuation signals for HAM:O4B:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.69
GF Value™: €23.29 vs. price of €19.50 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 23.8% above the Capital Markets median (#139 of 222)
No single metric tells the full story. See the HAM:O4B stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OVB Holding AG business focuses on providing long-term, comprehensive, and customer-oriented financial advice to private households. The Company activities include the management of entities involved in advisory and brokerage services related to capital investments, building society savings contracts, insurance contracts, and real estate of any kind. Its segments include Central and Eastern Europe, which generates maximum revenue, as well as Germany and Southern and Western Europe.
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