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Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) 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 .
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2022-03
2023-03
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
24.57
23.64
18.35
14.68
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
2022-03
2022-09
2023-03
2023-09
2025-03
2025-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
24.57
18.02
23.64
20.79
18.35
18.40
14.68
XSWX:BCHN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Burckhardt Compression Holding 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.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.65 as of Jul. 16, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #458 out of 1286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 35.6%.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.65. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 15.65 is 19.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #458 out of 1286 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 76/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG ranks #458 out of 1286 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Burckhardt Compression Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's value of 15.65 is 19.4% 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 19.43, based on 1,286 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. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.65 is 19.4% 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.65. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF629.34, compared to a current price of CHF467.50 — trading 25.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.65 and 19.4% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.43. Burckhardt Compression Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 76/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.65 as of Jul. 16, 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 Burckhardt Compression Holding AG (XSWX:BCHN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Burckhardt Compression Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF467.50 is trading 25.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF629.34.
GuruFocus considers Burckhardt Compression Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCHN:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.65
GF Value™: CHF629.34 vs. price of CHF467.50 (25.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 19.4% below the Industrial Products median (#458 of 1286)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BCHN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG Business Description
Burckhardt Compression Holding AG provides reciprocating compressor technologies and services. It manufactures customized and modularized compressor systems used in the Chemical/Petrochemical, Gas Transport & Storage, Hydrogen Mobility & Energy, Industrial Gas, Refinery, and Gas Gathering & Processing sectors. Its offerings include reciprocating compressors and related services covering project definition, project execution, system installation and commissioning, ongoing service, spare parts, overhaul and conversion of compressor systems. Its reportable segments are: the Systems Division, which generates maximum revenue, the Services Division, and Others. The company operates globally, with the majority of its sales being derived from Europe, Asia, Australia, China, and North America.
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