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Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) 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 .
Alcadon Group AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Alcadon Group AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Alcadon Group AB'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.
Alcadon Group AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Alcadon Group AB Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.21
11.23
Alcadon Group AB Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
7.21
7.76
10.41
8.57
11.23
14.08
15.53
OSTO:ALCA vs CSCO, MSI, HPE: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Communication Equipment subindustry, Alcadon Group AB'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.
Alcadon Group AB Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Alcadon Group AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Alcadon Group AB'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.
Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.85 as of Aug. 22, 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 Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #335 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 32.7%.
Is Alcadon Group AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Alcadon Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.85. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Alcadon Group AB's value of 10.85 is 49.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #335 out of 1025 companies in the Hardware industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Alcadon Group AB has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Alcadon Group AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to CSCO and MSI?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Alcadon Group AB ranks #335 out of 1025 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Alcadon Group AB in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47. Alcadon Group AB's value of 10.85 is 49.5% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 21.47, based on 1,025 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. Alcadon Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.85 is 49.5% 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 Alcadon Group AB and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 21.47 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Alcadon Group AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Alcadon Group AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr23.95, compared to a current price of kr30.70 — trading 28.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.85 and 49.5% below the Hardware industry median of 21.47. Alcadon Group AB's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.85 as of Aug. 22, 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 Alcadon Group AB (OSTO:ALCA) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Alcadon Group AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr30.70 is trading 28.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr23.95.
GuruFocus considers Alcadon Group AB to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:ALCA:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.85
GF Value™: kr23.95 vs. price of kr30.70 (28.2% above fair value)
Industry Position: 49.5% below the Hardware median (#335 of 1025)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:ALCA stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Alcadon Group AB is engaged in providing network infrastructure and data communications products and solutions, mainly through the sale of goods, along with minor services and training to support operations. The group operates as a single operating segment, focusing on structured cabling solutions for commercial and public properties, as well as data centre-related infrastructure, serving customers across multiple geographic markets.
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