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Clavister Holding AB (OSTO:CLAV) 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 .
Clavister Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Clavister Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Clavister Holding 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.
Clavister Holding AB Forward PE Ratio Chart
Clavister Holding AB Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
72.88
Clavister Holding AB Quarterly Data
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
91.20
72.88
25.75
OSTO:CLAV vs MSFT, ORCL, PLTR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Software - Infrastructure subindustry, Clavister Holding 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.
Clavister Holding AB Forward PE Ratio vs Software Industry
For the Software industry and Technology sector, Clavister Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Clavister Holding 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.
Clavister Holding AB (OSTO:CLAV) has a Forward PE Ratio of 48.10 as of Jul. 21, 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 Clavister Holding AB and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Clavister Holding AB ranks #967 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, placing it in the top 82.4%.
Is Clavister Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Clavister Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.10. The Software industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67. Clavister Holding AB's value of 48.10 is 157.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Clavister Holding AB ranks #967 out of 1173 companies in the Software industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Clavister Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 44/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Clavister Holding AB's Forward PE Ratio compare to MSFT and ORCL?
According to the Software industry distribution chart, Clavister Holding AB ranks #967 out of 1173 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Clavister Holding AB in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67. Clavister Holding AB's value of 48.10 is 157.6% 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 Software company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Software companies is 18.67, based on 1,173 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. Clavister Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio of 48.10 is 157.6% 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 Clavister Holding AB and its competitors. For the Software industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.67 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Clavister Holding AB's current Forward PE Ratio is 48.10. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Clavister Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clavister Holding AB (OSTO:CLAV) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr1.89, compared to a current price of kr4.86 — trading 157.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 48.10 and 157.6% above the Software industry median of 18.67. Clavister Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 44/100 with 3 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 Clavister Holding AB (OSTO:CLAV), the current Forward PE Ratio is 48.10 as of Jul. 21, 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 Clavister Holding AB (OSTO:CLAV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Clavister Holding AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr4.86 is trading 157.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr1.89.
GuruFocus considers Clavister Holding AB to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:CLAV:
Forward PE Ratio: 48.10
GF Value™: kr1.89 vs. price of kr4.86 (157.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 157.6% above the Software median (#967 of 1173)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:CLAV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Clavister Holding AB management evaluates the group mainly through order development. It is engaged in the development, production, and sales of network security solutions. Its proprietary security platform, it is specifically designed to meet the cybersecurity demands of tactical, mobile, and space-constrained environments. The company's services are Technical Support, Professional Services, and trainings. The company's products are Clavister Netwall, Clavister NetShield, Clavister CyberArmour, Clavister IdAuth Cloud, Clavister IdSign, Clavister IdSphere, Clavister TactiGate XD, etc.
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