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Sparebanken More (OSL:MORG) 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 .
Sparebanken More Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sparebanken More Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sparebanken More'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.
Sparebanken More Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sparebanken More Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
9.97
11.22
9.49
8.94
9.87
11.91
Sparebanken More Quarterly Data
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
7.15
13.81
9.16
9.97
11.03
12.56
10.89
11.22
11.79
10.09
7.69
9.49
8.36
8.48
7.99
8.94
8.82
8.90
8.81
9.87
10.67
11.26
12.36
11.91
12.27
Sparebanken More Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sparebanken More'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.
Sparebanken More Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sparebanken More's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sparebanken More'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.
Sparebanken More (OSL:MORG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.72 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sparebanken More and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sparebanken More ranks #576 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 70.4%.
Is Sparebanken More's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sparebanken More's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.72. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18. Sparebanken More's value of 12.72 is 13.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sparebanken More ranks #576 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sparebanken More has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sparebanken More's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sparebanken More ranks #576 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sparebanken More in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18. Sparebanken More's value of 12.72 is 13.8% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.18, based on 818 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. Sparebanken More's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.72 is 13.8% 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 Sparebanken More and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.18 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sparebanken More's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.72. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sparebanken More stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken More (OSL:MORG) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr95.70, compared to a current price of kr112.60 — trading 17.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.72 and 13.8% above the Banks industry median of 11.18. Sparebanken More's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Sparebanken More (OSL:MORG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.72 as of Jul. 23, 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 Sparebanken More (OSL:MORG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebanken More stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr112.60 is trading 17.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr95.70.
GuruFocus considers Sparebanken More to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:MORG:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.72
GF Value™: kr95.70 vs. price of kr112.60 (17.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 13.8% above the Banks median (#576 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:MORG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sparebanken Møre is a Norway-based banking corporation. It engaged in providing retail and commercial banking services to its customers. Products and services provided by the company include deposits, savings accounts, asset management, financial advisory services, payment transfers, foreign exchange and interest trading, insurance, and real estate brokerage. In addition, the company also provides real estate brokerage services for both residential homes and commercial properties. It mainly concentrates on maritime, offshore and supply, real estate, trade, and services, as well as the insurance industries. It firm manages its business into three segments: Corporate, Retail, and Real Estate brokerage. The revenue of the company comprises interest, fees, commission, and other income.
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