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IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) 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 .
IDEX Biometrics ASA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
IDEX Biometrics ASA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for IDEX Biometrics ASA'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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA Forward PE Ratio Chart
IDEX Biometrics ASA Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
Forward PE Ratio
0.24
IDEX Biometrics ASA Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
Forward PE Ratio
0.24
0.09
0.06
OSL:IDEX vs UBER, SHOP, CRM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Application subindustry, IDEX Biometrics 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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, IDEX Biometrics ASA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IDEX Biometrics ASA'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.
IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.17 as of Jul. 17, 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #61 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 5.2%.
Is IDEX Biometrics ASA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IDEX Biometrics ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.17. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. IDEX Biometrics ASA's value of 5.17 is 72.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #61 out of 1172 companies in the Software industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, IDEX Biometrics ASA has a GF Score™ of 20/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IDEX Biometrics ASA's Forward PE Ratio compare to UBER and SHOP?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, IDEX Biometrics ASA ranks #61 out of 1172 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places IDEX Biometrics ASA in the top 5% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54. IDEX Biometrics ASA's value of 5.17 is 72.1% 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 a Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.54, based on 1,172 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. IDEX Biometrics ASA's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.17 is 72.1% 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.54 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IDEX Biometrics ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.17. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IDEX Biometrics ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr0.53, compared to a current price of kr8.00 — trading 1409.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.17 and 72.1% below the Software industry median of 18.54. IDEX Biometrics ASA's overall GF Score™ is 20/100 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.17 as of Jul. 17, 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 IDEX Biometrics ASA (OSL:IDEX) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IDEX Biometrics ASA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr8.00 is trading 1409.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr0.53.
GuruFocus considers IDEX Biometrics ASA to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:IDEX:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.17
GF Value™: kr0.53 vs. price of kr8.00 (1409.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 72.1% below the Software median (#61 of 1172)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:IDEX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IDEX Biometrics ASA develops and manufactures fingerprint biometric cards for access control, digital identity, and payment. Its products use fingerprint biometrics for user authentication and are designed for physical and digital access applications. The company serves banks, enterprises, and public sector organizations through direct sales and channel partners.
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