Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) Forward PE Ratio: 15.13 (As of Aug. 03, 2026)

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LTS:0QWF Zalaris ASA LTS:0QWF
89 GF Score
Price kr99.00
GF Value kr92.08
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Zalaris ASA Forward PE Ratio?

Zalaris ASA LTS:0QWF 89 Forward PE Ratio is 15.13 as of Aug. 03, 2026. GuruFocus rates LTS:0QWF with a GF Score™ of 89/100 and a GF Value™ of kr92.08 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 414 Business Services companies, Zalaris ASA ranks worse than 64.49% on this metric.

Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio for today is 15.13.

Zalaris ASA's PE Ratio without NRI for today is 28.89.

Zalaris ASA's PE Ratio (TTM) for today is 59.45.


Zalaris ASA  (LTS:0QWF) 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 .


Zalaris ASA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms


Zalaris ASA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:

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* 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.

Zalaris ASA Forward PE Ratio Chart

Zalaris ASA Annual Data
Trend 2024-12 2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
15.10 12.70

Zalaris ASA Quarterly Data
2024-06 2024-09 2024-12 2025-03 2025-06 2025-09 2025-12 2026-03
Forward PE Ratio 18.25 13.11 15.10 17.12 15.05 12.96 12.70 14.61

LTS:0QWF vs KFY, RHI, TNET: Forward PE Ratio Comparison

For the Staffing & Employment Services subindustry, Zalaris ASA'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.


Zalaris ASA Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.


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Zalaris ASA 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.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Forward PE Ratio →
What does a Forward PE Ratio of 15.13 mean?
Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.13 as of Aug. 03, 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #267 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 64.5%.
Is Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Zalaris ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.13. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23. Zalaris ASA's value of 15.13 is 14.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #267 out of 414 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Zalaris ASA has a GF Score™ of 89/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Zalaris ASA's Forward PE Ratio compare to KFY and RHI?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Zalaris ASA ranks #267 out of 414 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Zalaris ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23. Zalaris ASA's value of 15.13 is 14.4% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 13.23, based on 414 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. Zalaris ASA's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.13 is 14.4% 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 Zalaris ASA and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Zalaris ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.13. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Zalaris ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr92.08, compared to a current price of kr99.00 — trading 7.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.13 and 14.4% above the Business Services industry median of 13.23. Zalaris ASA's overall GF Score™ is 89/100 with 5 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 Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.13 as of Aug. 03, 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 Zalaris ASA (LTS:0QWF) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Zalaris ASA stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of kr99.00 is trading 7.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr92.08. GuruFocus considers Zalaris ASA to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for LTS:0QWF:

  • Forward PE Ratio: 15.13
  • GF Value™: kr92.08 vs. price of kr99.00 (7.5% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 89/100 with 5 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 14.4% above the Business Services median (#267 of 414)

No single metric tells the full story. See the LTS:0QWF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Zalaris ASA Business Description

Address Hoffsveien 4, Oslo, NOR, NO-0275
Zalaris ASA is a company that offers outsourced personnel and payroll services. The company has two reportable segments: Managed Services and Zalaris Consulting. Managed Services include payroll and HR outsourcing services, cloud system solutions and services, and contribute to the majority of the revenue. The Zalaris Consulting segment includes the implementation of SAP HCM & Payroll and SuccessFactors, based on Zalaris templates, or implementation of customer-specific functionalities. Zalaris operates in Norway, Northern Europe, Central Europe, the UK, Ireland, and APAC.
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