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Klarna GroupKLAR +2.36%14 Forward PE Ratio is 84.79 as of Aug. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates KLAR with a GF Score™ of 14/100. The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 188 Credit Services companies, Klarna Group ranks worse than 98.4% on this metric.
Klarna Group's Forward PE Ratio for today is 84.79.
Klarna Group (NYSE:KLAR) 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 .
Klarna Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Klarna Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Klarna Group'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.
Klarna Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Klarna Group Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
49.32
Klarna Group Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
37.86
49.32
183.33
KLAR vs OMF, CACC, ENVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Credit Services subindustry, Klarna Group'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.
Klarna Group Forward PE Ratio vs Credit Services Industry
For the Credit Services industry and Financial Services sector, Klarna Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Klarna Group'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.
Klarna Group (KLAR) has a Forward PE Ratio of 84.79 as of Aug. 22, 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 Klarna Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Klarna Group ranks #185 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, placing it in the top 98.4%.
Is Klarna Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Klarna Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 84.79. The Credit Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.40. Klarna Group's value of 84.79 is 715.3% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Klarna Group ranks #185 out of 188 companies in the Credit Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Klarna Group has a GF Score™ of 14/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Klarna Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to OMF and CACC?
According to the Credit Services industry distribution chart, Klarna Group ranks #185 out of 188 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Klarna Group in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 10.40. Klarna Group's value of 84.79 is 715.3% 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 10.40, based on 188 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. Klarna Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 84.79 is 715.3% 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 Klarna Group and its competitors. For the Credit Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 10.40 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Klarna Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 84.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Klarna Group stock overvalued right now?
Klarna Group (KLAR) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 84.79. The current Forward PE Ratio is 84.79 and 715.3% above the Credit Services industry median of 10.40. Klarna Group's overall GF Score™ is 14/100 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 Klarna Group (KLAR), the current Forward PE Ratio is 84.79 as of Aug. 22, 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.
Klarna Group PLC is a technology-driven payments company, with operations spanning multiple countries. It connects consumers and merchants with comprehensive payment solutions and tailored advertising solutions, both online and offline. Its payment solutions provide consumers with more control and flexibility over their payments. It is a digital bank and flexible payments provider building the next-generation AI-powered commerce network.
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