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Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) 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 .
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.26
12.44
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
11.26
11.53
12.37
12.08
12.44
12.61
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord'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.
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord 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.
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.14 as of Jul. 14, 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 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord ranks #523 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 63.9%.
Is Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.14. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's value of 12.14 is 9.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord ranks #523 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord has a GF Score™ of 63/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord ranks #523 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sparebank 68 Grader Nord in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's value of 12.14 is 9.2% 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 11.12, 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. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.14 is 9.2% 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 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.12 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.14. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sparebank 68 Grader Nord stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr190.17, compared to a current price of kr212.40 — trading 11.7% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.14 and 9.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.12. Sparebank 68 Grader Nord's overall GF Score™ is 63/100 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 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.14 as of Jul. 14, 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 Sparebank 68 Grader Nord (OSL:SB68) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sparebank 68 Grader Nord stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr212.40 is trading 11.7% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr190.17.
GuruFocus considers Sparebank 68 Grader Nord to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSL:SB68:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.14
GF Value™: kr190.17 vs. price of kr212.40 (11.7% above fair value)
Industry Position: 9.2% above the Banks median (#523 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSL:SB68 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sparebank 68 Grader Nord is a local savings bank, focused on retail banking and insurance products and services. The range of products offered includes current accounts, payment cards, savings accounts, consumer loans, car loans, and mortgage loans.
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