Swiss Re AGSSREF 67 Forward PE Ratio is 9.47 as of Jun. 27, 2026. GuruFocus rates SSREF with a GF Score™ of 67/100 and a GF Value™ of $134.62 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 275 Insurance companies, Swiss Re AG ranks better than 63.64% on this metric.
Swiss Re AG (OTCPK:SSREF) 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 .
Swiss Re AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Swiss Re AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Swiss Re AG'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.
Swiss Re AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Swiss Re AG Annual Data
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10.76
10.92
12.42
10.32
11.61
15.48
10.27
8.74
9.03
9.37
10.47
Swiss Re AG Semi-Annual Data
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10.76
8.18
10.92
11.27
12.42
10.70
10.32
12.33
11.61
14.43
15.48
16.26
10.27
9.84
8.74
9.67
9.03
9.82
9.37
10.78
10.47
SSREF vs RGA, EG, RNR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Insurance - Reinsurance subindustry, Swiss Re 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.
Swiss Re AG Forward PE Ratio vs Insurance Industry
For the Insurance industry and Financial Services sector, Swiss Re AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Swiss Re AG'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.
Swiss Re AG (SSREF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 9.47 as of Jun. 27, 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 Swiss Re AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #100 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, placing it in the top 36.4%.
Is Swiss Re AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Swiss Re AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.47. The Insurance industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55. Swiss Re AG's value of 9.47 is 18% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #100 out of 275 companies in the Insurance industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Swiss Re AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Swiss Re AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to RGA and EG?
According to the Insurance industry distribution chart, Swiss Re AG ranks #100 out of 275 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Swiss Re AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55. Swiss Re AG's value of 9.47 is 18% 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 Insurance company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Insurance companies is 11.55, based on 275 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. Swiss Re AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 9.47 is 18% 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 Swiss Re AG and its competitors. For the Insurance industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.55 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Swiss Re AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 9.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Swiss Re AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG (SSREF) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $134.62, compared to a current price of $158.02 — trading 17.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 9.47 and 18% below the Insurance industry median of 11.55. Swiss Re AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 2 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 9.47 as of Jun. 27, 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 Swiss Re AG (SSREF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Swiss Re AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $158.02 is trading 17.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $134.62.
GuruFocus considers Swiss Re AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for SSREF:
Forward PE Ratio: 9.47
GF Value™: $134.62 vs. price of $158.02 (17.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 18% below the Insurance median (#100 of 275)
No single metric tells the full story. See the SSREF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Swiss Re is a reinsurer that has three core divisions: P&C reinsurance, life and health reinsurance, and corporate solutions. Swiss Re was founded in 1863 when the general manager of Helvetia sought to stem the flow of reinsurance premiums outside Switzerland. Moritz Grossmann argued he could cut the premiums paid to foreign firms, still make a profit, and pay mid-single-digit dividends. Swiss Re is now the second-largest reinsurer in the world by market capitalization, with 80 offices around the world and approximately 15,000 employees. While the business did lose its way in the early part of the millennium, led by an investment banker who heavily invested in securitizations, Swiss Re has recently focused on establishing quality within its three core divisions.
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