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UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) 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 .
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Forward PE Ratio Chart
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
14.43
15.22
16.56
11.01
18.45
21.19
17.12
15.50
16.78
11.97
14.85
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Quarterly Data
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2017-06
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2018-06
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2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
14.43
10.99
10.96
11.79
15.22
14.33
16.10
15.60
16.56
16.98
14.84
16.81
11.01
13.72
12.55
17.24
18.45
13.50
16.56
17.95
21.19
22.88
17.67
16.84
17.12
16.64
11.89
14.10
15.50
13.64
15.70
16.81
16.78
17.09
18.02
12.03
11.97
13.38
14.67
11.67
14.85
16.69
STU:RPL vs SLVM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Paper & Paper Products subindustry, UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj Forward PE Ratio vs Forest Products Industry
For the Forest Products industry and Basic Materials sector, UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where UPM-Kymmene Oyj'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.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.63 as of Jul. 18, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #43 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, placing it in the top 51.2%.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Forward PE Ratio too high?
UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.63. The Forest Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 15.63 is 6.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #43 out of 84 companies in the Forest Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, UPM-Kymmene Oyj has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does UPM-Kymmene Oyj's Forward PE Ratio compare to SLVM?
According to the Forest Products industry distribution chart, UPM-Kymmene Oyj ranks #43 out of 84 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places UPM-Kymmene Oyj in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's value of 15.63 is 6.4% 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 Forest Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Forest Products companies is 14.69, based on 84 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. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.63 is 6.4% 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj and its competitors. For the Forest Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is €25.65, compared to a current price of €23.51 — trading 8.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.63 and 6.4% above the Forest Products industry median of 14.69. UPM-Kymmene Oyj's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 5 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.63 as of Jul. 18, 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 UPM-Kymmene Oyj (STU:RPL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, UPM-Kymmene Oyj stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €23.51 is trading 8.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of €25.65.
GuruFocus considers UPM-Kymmene Oyj to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for STU:RPL:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.63
GF Value™: €25.65 vs. price of €23.51 (8.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 6.4% above the Forest Products median (#43 of 84)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:RPL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
UPM-Kymmene Oyj is a Finnish paper and biomaterials company. The company produces products related to the forestry industry, including paper, pulp, and plywood. UPM is also the majority electricity generator in Finland and is one of the globalised producers of self-adhesive labeling materials. It delivers responsible solutions and innovation for a future beyond fossils across six business areas: UPM Fibres, UPM Energy, UPM Raflatac, UPM Specialty Papers, UPM Communication Papers, and UPM Plywood. Geographically, the company has operational footprints in Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, and other regions.
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