KSB SE KGaA (OTCPK:KSVRF) 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 .
KSB SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
KSB SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for KSB SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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KSVRF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, KSB SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where KSB SE KGaA'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.
KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.18 as of Jul. 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #124 out of 1281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 9.7%.
Is KSB SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
KSB SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.18. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92. KSB SE KGaA's value of 13.18 is 33.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #124 out of 1281 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, KSB SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 41/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does KSB SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, KSB SE KGaA ranks #124 out of 1281 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places KSB SE KGaA in the top 10% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92. KSB SE KGaA's value of 13.18 is 33.8% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.92, based on 1,281 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. KSB SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.18 is 33.8% 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 KSB SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.92 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. KSB SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.18. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is KSB SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.18. The stock's GF Value™ is $1,056.83, compared to a current price of $1,348.47 — trading 27.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.18 and 33.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.92. KSB SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 41/100 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 KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.18 as of Jul. 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 KSB SE KGaA (KSVRF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, KSB SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $1,348.47 is trading 27.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $1,056.83.
Key valuation signals for KSVRF:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.18
GF Value™: $1,056.83 vs. price of $1,348.47 (27.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 33.8% below the Industrial Products median (#124 of 1281)
No single metric tells the full story. See the KSVRF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
KSB SE & Co KGaA is a German-based supplier of pumps, valves, and related services. Its operations are carried out in three segments, namely Pumps, Valves, and the KSB SupremeServ segment, which comprises the spare parts business for pumps and valves. Maximum revenue is generated from the Pumps segment, which offers single and multistage pumps, submersible pumps, and associated control and drive systems. The company's pumps are used in various applications where fluids need to be transported, as well as in other applications that belong to industry, building services, water engineering, wastewater engineering, energy supply, and mining, among other sectors. Geographically, it generates revenue from Germany, China, France, the USA, India, and other countries.
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