Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) 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 .
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 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.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Forward PE Ratio Chart
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.95
18.55
24.39
16.78
15.62
20.02
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Semi-Annual Data
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.95
18.18
18.55
23.09
24.39
21.10
16.78
15.62
18.40
20.02
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Forward PE Ratio Competitor Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise'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.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise 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.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.88 as of Jul. 12, 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #799 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 97.8%.
Is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's value of 23.88 is 115.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #799 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's Forward PE Ratio compare to competitors?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise ranks #799 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Banque Cantonale Vaudoise in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's value of 23.88 is 115.5% 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 11.08, based on 817 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. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.88 is 115.5% 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Banque Cantonale Vaudoise stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF96.86, compared to a current price of CHF121.70 — trading 25.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88 and 115.5% above the Banks industry median of 11.08. Banque Cantonale Vaudoise's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 with 9 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.88 as of Jul. 12, 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 Banque Cantonale Vaudoise (XSWX:BCVN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Banque Cantonale Vaudoise stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF121.70 is trading 25.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF96.86.
GuruFocus considers Banque Cantonale Vaudoise to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BCVN:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.88
GF Value™: CHF96.86 vs. price of CHF121.70 (25.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 115.5% above the Banks median (#799 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BCVN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Banque Cantonale Vaudoise is a universal cantonal, or Swiss government-owned bank. The bank's core businesses include retail banking, private banking, corporate banking, and asset management and trading. It offers a comprehensive range of financial services to all client segments. The majority of the bank's net revenue is net interest income, but it also generates substantial net fee and commission income.
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