Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) 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 .
Evonik Industries AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Evonik Industries AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* Premium members only.
The historical data trend for Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Evonik Industries AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.79
14.53
13.30
8.90
13.85
14.79
Evonik Industries AG Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-09
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
12.79
13.26
15.02
19.96
14.53
14.68
14.08
12.22
13.30
12.66
8.90
11.53
14.64
13.25
13.85
16.10
19.76
14.64
14.79
17.24
13.55
XSWX:EVK vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG Forward PE Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Evonik Industries AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Evonik Industries 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.
Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #131 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Evonik Industries AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Evonik Industries AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. The Chemicals industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41. Evonik Industries AG's value of 12.63 is 31.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #131 out of 660 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Evonik Industries AG has a GF Score™ of 16/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Evonik Industries AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Evonik Industries AG ranks #131 out of 660 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Evonik Industries AG in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41. Evonik Industries AG's value of 12.63 is 31.4% 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 a Chemicals company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Chemicals companies is 18.41, based on 660 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. Evonik Industries AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.63 is 31.4% 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 Evonik Industries AG and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.41 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Evonik Industries AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Evonik Industries AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF14.44, compared to a current price of CHF14.71 — trading 1.9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 and 31.4% below the Chemicals industry median of 18.41. Evonik Industries AG's overall GF Score™ is 16/100 with 8 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.63 as of Jul. 11, 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 Evonik Industries AG (XSWX:EVK) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Evonik Industries AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.71 is trading 1.9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF14.44.
GuruFocus considers Evonik Industries AG to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:EVK:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.63
GF Value™: CHF14.44 vs. price of CHF14.71 (1.9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 31.4% below the Chemicals median (#131 of 660)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:EVK stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Evonik Industries AG is a chemicals company that develops and manufactures specialty chemicals and solutions for a wide range of industries. Its products include high-performance polymers, hydrogen peroxide, silicas, additives for coatings and adhesives, and amino acids for animal nutrition. It operates through three segments: Advanced Technologies, which focuses on technology-driven businesses such as high-performance polymers, silicas, and hydrogen peroxide; Custom Solutions, which develops additives, catalysts, and ingredients for personal care and pharmaceutical applications; and Infrastructure, which provides site-related infrastructure services and includes the Oxeno C4 chemicals business. It generates sales across Europe, Middle East & Africa, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.
16GF Score
Get the complete analysis for XSWX:EVK
Forward PE Ratio is just one metric. See GF Value™, 30-year financials, guru trades, warning signs, and more.
Quick Browse
Personalize
Premium Gurus 
Create New Portfolio
XSWX:EVK has been successfully added to your 