Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) 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 .
Fielmann Group AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Fielmann Group AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fielmann Group 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.
Fielmann Group AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Fielmann Group AG Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
Fielmann Group AG Quarterly Data
2017-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
34.36
15.91
XSWX:FIE vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, Fielmann Group 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.
Fielmann Group AG Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, Fielmann Group AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fielmann Group 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.
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.46 as of Jul. 07, 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 Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #156 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, placing it in the top 39.8%.
Is Fielmann Group AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Fielmann Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.46. The Medical Devices & Instruments industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.23. Fielmann Group AG's value of 16.46 is 14.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #156 out of 392 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Fielmann Group AG has a GF Score™ of 81/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fielmann Group AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, Fielmann Group AG ranks #156 out of 392 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Fielmann Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.23. Fielmann Group AG's value of 16.46 is 14.4% 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.23, based on 392 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. Fielmann Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.46 is 14.4% 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 Fielmann Group AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.23 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fielmann Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.46. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fielmann Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 16.46. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF49.23, compared to a current price of CHF40.45 — trading 17.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.46 and 14.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments industry median of 19.23. Fielmann Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 81/100 with 2 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.46 as of Jul. 07, 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 Fielmann Group AG (XSWX:FIE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fielmann Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF40.45 is trading 17.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF49.23.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FIE:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.46
GF Value™: CHF49.23 vs. price of CHF40.45 (17.8% below fair value)
Industry Position: 14.4% below the Medical Devices & Instruments median (#156 of 392)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FIE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fielmann Group AG is involved in the purchase and sale of goods, in physical stores as well as wholesale and online, particularly in the optometric and hearing acoustics sectors, and especially sales of all kinds of vision aids - particularly glasses, eyeewear frames and lenses, sunglasses, contact lenses, accessories, hearing systems, as well as personal protective equipment. Fielmann is involved in all levels of the optical industry value-added chain: designing, manufacturing, product offering, and optician services. The group was divided into six segments: Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, North America, and Other. The majority of its revenue is generated from Germany.
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