Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) 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 .
Bossard Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bossard Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bossard Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.23
14.72
Bossard Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
17.23
16.30
14.72
XSWX:BOSN vs GWW, FAST, FERG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Industrial Distribution subindustry, Bossard 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.
Bossard Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Distribution Industry
For the Industrial Distribution industry and Industrials sector, Bossard Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bossard Holding 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.
Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.32 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 63 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, placing it in the top 50.8%.
Is Bossard Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bossard Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. The Industrial Distribution industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. Bossard Holding AG's value of 19.32 is 0% at this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 63 companies in the Industrial Distribution industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Bossard Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 84/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bossard Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GWW and FAST?
According to the Industrial Distribution industry distribution chart, Bossard Holding AG ranks #32 out of 63 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bossard Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. Bossard Holding AG's value of 19.32 is 0% at 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 Distribution company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Distribution companies is 19.32, based on 63 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. Bossard Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.32 is 0% at 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 Bossard Holding AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Distribution industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.32 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bossard Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.32. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bossard Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF188.70, compared to a current price of CHF203.00 — trading 7.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.32 and 0% at the Industrial Distribution industry median of 19.32. Bossard Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 84/100 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.32 as of Jul. 05, 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 Bossard Holding AG (XSWX:BOSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bossard Holding AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF203.00 is trading 7.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF188.70.
GuruFocus considers Bossard Holding AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BOSN:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.32
GF Value™: CHF188.70 vs. price of CHF203.00 (7.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 0% at the Industrial Distribution median (#32 of 63)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BOSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bossard Holding AG is an industrial products distributor. Its Product Solutions include Fastening technology catalog products, Customized items, Bossard ecosyn, and Brand products. Its business model consists of three core areas: (1) Product Solutions, (2) the offering of Smart Factory Logistics, and (3) Assembly Technology Expert solutions. Product Solutions include both a standard range of over 1 million orderable catalog items; Smart Factory Logistics supports customers in digitalizing procurement, delivery, and assembly processes; Assembly Technology Expert supports product designers and engineers in the areas of process improvement, product safety, and innovation. The group geographically operates in Europe, America, and Asia, and derives maximum revenue from Europe.
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