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AL Sydbank AS (STU:TM2) 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 .
AL Sydbank AS Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
AL Sydbank AS Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for AL Sydbank AS'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.
AL Sydbank AS Forward PE Ratio Chart
AL Sydbank AS Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
7.53
11.14
AL Sydbank AS Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
7.53
8.73
8.90
10.20
11.14
9.87
AL Sydbank AS Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, AL Sydbank AS'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.
AL Sydbank AS Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, AL Sydbank AS's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where AL Sydbank AS'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.
AL Sydbank AS (STU:TM2) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 AL Sydbank AS and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, AL Sydbank AS ranks #590 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 72.1%.
Is AL Sydbank AS's Forward PE Ratio too high?
AL Sydbank AS's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.00. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.28. AL Sydbank AS's value of 13.00 is 15.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, AL Sydbank AS ranks #590 out of 818 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, AL Sydbank AS has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does AL Sydbank AS's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, AL Sydbank AS ranks #590 out of 818 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places AL Sydbank AS in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.28. AL Sydbank AS's value of 13.00 is 15.2% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.28, based on 818 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. AL Sydbank AS's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.00 is 15.2% 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 AL Sydbank AS and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.28 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. AL Sydbank AS's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is AL Sydbank AS stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AL Sydbank AS (STU:TM2) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €56.05, compared to a current price of €82.30 — trading 46.8% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.00 and 15.2% above the Banks industry median of 11.28. AL Sydbank AS's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 7 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 AL Sydbank AS (STU:TM2), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.00 as of Jul. 28, 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 AL Sydbank AS (STU:TM2) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, AL Sydbank AS stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €82.30 is trading 46.8% above its estimated GF Value™ of €56.05.
GuruFocus considers AL Sydbank AS to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:TM2:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.00
GF Value™: €56.05 vs. price of €82.30 (46.8% above fair value)
Industry Position: 15.2% above the Banks median (#590 of 818)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:TM2 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
AL Sydbank A/S is a Danish bank operating in Denmark and with some exposure to Northern Germany. The bank operates through five business segments: Banking, Asset Management, Sydbank Markets, Treasury, and Others. The bank provides various banking and financial advisory services such as mortgage credit, retail banking, investment banking, corporate banking, international banking, and asset management. A vast majority of Sydbank's net revenue is derived from its banking segment, which includes net interest and fee income from retail and corporate clients. The company earns the majority of its revenue in Denmark.
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