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SalMar ASAOSL:SALM +1.47%98 Forward PE Ratio is 17.16 as of Jul. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates OSL:SALM with a GF Score™ of 98/100 and a GF Value™ of kr616.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, SalMar ASA ranks worse than 64.43% on this metric.
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) 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 .
SalMar ASA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SalMar ASA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SalMar 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.
SalMar ASA Forward PE Ratio Chart
SalMar ASA Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.56
16.95
21.19
14.20
13.32
14.47
17.26
SalMar ASA Quarterly Data
2019-12
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
14.56
11.22
21.19
17.15
16.95
23.53
22.62
20.41
21.19
26.60
23.64
10.16
14.20
18.48
13.32
13.46
13.32
18.18
17.09
11.39
14.47
13.63
18.49
15.85
17.26
16.45
OSL:SALM vs ADM, BG, TSN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Farm Products subindustry, SalMar 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.
SalMar ASA Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, SalMar ASA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SalMar 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.
SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.16 as of Jul. 28, 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 SalMar ASA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #480 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 64.4%.
Is SalMar ASA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SalMar ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.16. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29. SalMar ASA's value of 17.16 is 20.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #480 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, SalMar ASA has a GF Score™ of 98/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SalMar ASA's Forward PE Ratio compare to ADM and BG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, SalMar ASA ranks #480 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SalMar ASA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29. SalMar ASA's value of 17.16 is 20.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.29, based on 745 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. SalMar ASA's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.16 is 20.1% 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 SalMar ASA and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SalMar ASA's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.16. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SalMar ASA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr616.82, compared to a current price of kr516.00 — trading 16.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.16 and 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.29. SalMar ASA's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 6 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 SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.16 as of Jul. 28, 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 SalMar ASA (OSL:SALM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SalMar ASA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of kr516.00 is trading 16.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of kr616.82.
GuruFocus considers SalMar ASA to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:SALM:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.16
GF Value™: kr616.82 vs. price of kr516.00 (16.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 20.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#480 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SALM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SalMar ASA produces and sells farmed salmon internationally. It operates hatcheries and controls the farming at all stages until the fish are ready to be harvested, processed, and packaged into various products. Products are developed with new mixes and packing methods to make them more convenient for customers. The salmon are sold through an in-house salesforce and close partners of the company. Proximity to customers and tracking the use of resources play a factor in delivering the raw material.
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