Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) 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 .
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Annual Data
Trend
2016-06
2017-06
2018-06
2019-06
2020-06
Forward PE Ratio
11.66
9.43
8.61
9.19
9.11
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
17.01
11.24
11.66
8.06
11.10
7.84
9.43
11.82
8.29
8.71
8.61
11.33
8.18
9.19
9.47
8.19
8.20
9.11
9.02
34.48
19.57
23.05
XSWX:BVB vs NFLX, DIS, WBD: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Entertainment subindustry, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA'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.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA 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.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a Forward PE Ratio of 22.78 as of Jul. 02, 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #275 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 72.4%.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.78. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 22.78 is 62% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #275 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA has a GF Score™ of 66/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's Forward PE Ratio compare to NFLX and DIS?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA ranks #275 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's value of 22.78 is 62% 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 Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 14.07, based on 380 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. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio of 22.78 is 62% 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.07 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 22.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 22.78. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF3.29, compared to a current price of CHF2.83 — trading 14.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 22.78 and 62% above the Media - Diversified industry median of 14.07. Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB), the current Forward PE Ratio is 22.78 as of Jul. 02, 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 Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA (XSWX:BVB) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Borussia Dortmund GmbH KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF2.83 is trading 14.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF3.29.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:BVB:
Forward PE Ratio: 22.78
GF Value™: CHF3.29 vs. price of CHF2.83 (14.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 62% above the Media - Diversified median (#275 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:BVB stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co KGaA operates a football club. The company conducts its business through the following segments: Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA operates a football club that includes a professional football squad and leverages revenue potential from player transfers, catering, TV marketing, sponsorship, and ticketing. The BVB Merchandising segment consists of a separate merchandising business. The BVB Event and Catering GmbH segment conducts tours, provides and arranges event staffing services, plans and organizes, caters, and manages events of all types. The Besttravel Dortmund GmbH segment arranges travel by air, rail, and ship. The company earns the majority of its revenues from the Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA segment.
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