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Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (OTCPK:PFFVF) 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 .
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.79
16.07
14.74
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.79
16.07
18.87
14.74
PFFVF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG'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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG 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.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.15 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #803 out of 1283 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 62.6%.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.15. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.58. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 15.15 is 22.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #803 out of 1283 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG ranks #803 out of 1283 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.58. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's value of 15.15 is 22.6% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.58, based on 1,283 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. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.15 is 22.6% 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $165.09, compared to a current price of $188.23 — trading 14% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.15 and 22.6% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.58. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG's overall GF Score™ is 78/100 with 4 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.15 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 Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG (PFFVF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $188.23 is trading 14% above its estimated GF Value™ of $165.09.
GuruFocus considers Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for PFFVF:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.15
GF Value™: $165.09 vs. price of $188.23 (14% above fair value)
Industry Position: 22.6% below the Industrial Products median (#803 of 1283)
No single metric tells the full story. See the PFFVF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG Business Description
Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology AG is a Germany-based company that develops, manufactures, and markets parts and systems for vacuum generation, measurement, and analysis, and for leak detection. The company has an extensive line of solutions, products, and services, including turbo pumps, backing pumps, custom pumps, measurement and analysis equipment, and others. The company's customers primarily come from applications including semiconductors, coating, industrial purposes, and others. The company markets its products through its proprietary sales network and independent marketing agents. Pfeiffer Vacuum Technology has a global presence, with Europe, the United States, and Asia being the three biggest markets for the company.
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