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DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) 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 .
DKSH Holding Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
DKSH Holding Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for DKSH Holding'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.
DKSH Holding Forward PE Ratio Chart
DKSH Holding Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
20.62
17.76
23.04
23.09
22.99
16.64
17.98
15.04
DKSH Holding Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.84
20.62
19.42
17.76
23.64
23.04
24.81
23.09
24.63
22.99
19.88
16.64
17.98
16.92
15.04
XSWX:DKSH vs VRSK, EFX, BAH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Consulting Services subindustry, DKSH Holding'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.
DKSH Holding Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, DKSH Holding's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where DKSH Holding'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.
DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 DKSH Holding and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #302 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 72.8%.
Is DKSH Holding's Forward PE Ratio too high?
DKSH Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.53. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.72. DKSH Holding's value of 18.53 is 45.7% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #302 out of 415 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, DKSH Holding has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does DKSH Holding's Forward PE Ratio compare to VRSK and EFX?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, DKSH Holding ranks #302 out of 415 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places DKSH Holding in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.72. DKSH Holding's value of 18.53 is 45.7% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.72, based on 415 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. DKSH Holding's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.53 is 45.7% 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 DKSH Holding and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.72 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. DKSH Holding's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is DKSH Holding stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF63.75, compared to a current price of CHF67.00 — trading 5.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.53 and 45.7% above the Business Services industry median of 12.72. DKSH Holding's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.53 as of Jul. 15, 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 DKSH Holding (XSWX:DKSH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, DKSH Holding stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF67.00 is trading 5.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF63.75.
GuruFocus considers DKSH Holding to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:DKSH:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.53
GF Value™: CHF63.75 vs. price of CHF67.00 (5.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 45.7% above the Business Services median (#302 of 415)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:DKSH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
DKSH Holding Ltd offers market expansion services in Asia. The company provides a range of services, including sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics, and after-sales support. It offers expertise and on-the-ground logistical support. The company operates in five business segments: Consumer goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials, Technology and Other (non-Business Unit). The majority of the revenue is derived from the Healthcare segment, which offers pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and over-the-counter health products, as well as medical devices, and also offers services including product registration, marketing and sales, and capillary physical distribution.
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