Fresenius SE KGaAXSWX:FRE 71 Forward PE Ratio is 11.02 as of Jun. 28, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FRE with a GF Score™ of 71/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF33.18 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 311 Healthcare Providers & Services companies, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks better than 78.46% on this metric.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) 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 .
Fresenius SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Fresenius SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio Chart
Fresenius SE KGaA Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
Forward PE Ratio
22.12
21.37
17.45
11.49
13.55
13.79
Fresenius SE 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
2018-09
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
22.12
18.98
21.60
20.66
21.37
21.01
21.93
17.06
17.45
17.42
19.76
16.45
11.49
14.20
14.25
12.82
13.55
14.16
14.68
13.30
13.79
14.66
12.13
XSWX:FRE vs HCA, THC, DVA: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Care Facilities subindustry, Fresenius SE 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.
Fresenius SE KGaA Forward PE Ratio vs Healthcare Providers & Services Industry
For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry and Healthcare sector, Fresenius SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Fresenius SE KGaA'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.
Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.02 as of Jun. 28, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #67 out of 311 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, placing it in the top 21.5%.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Fresenius SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. The Healthcare Providers & Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.16. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 11.02 is 39.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #67 out of 311 companies in the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Fresenius SE KGaA has a GF Score™ of 71/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Fresenius SE KGaA's Forward PE Ratio compare to HCA and THC?
According to the Healthcare Providers & Services industry distribution chart, Fresenius SE KGaA ranks #67 out of 311 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Fresenius SE KGaA in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.16. Fresenius SE KGaA's value of 11.02 is 39.3% 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 Healthcare Providers & Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Healthcare Providers & Services companies is 18.16, based on 311 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. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.02 is 39.3% 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 Fresenius SE KGaA and its competitors. For the Healthcare Providers & Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.16 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Fresenius SE KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.02. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Fresenius SE KGaA stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF33.18, compared to a current price of CHF36.15 — trading 9% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.02 and 39.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services industry median of 18.16. Fresenius SE KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 71/100 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.02 as of Jun. 28, 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 Fresenius SE KGaA (XSWX:FRE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Fresenius SE KGaA stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF36.15 is trading 9% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF33.18.
GuruFocus considers Fresenius SE KGaA to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:FRE:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.02
GF Value™: CHF33.18 vs. price of CHF36.15 (9% above fair value)
Industry Position: 39.3% below the Healthcare Providers & Services median (#67 of 311)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FRE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Fresenius is a healthcare holding company based in Germany. The company owns a minority stake in dialysis service provider and equipment manufacturer Fresenius Medical Care. The Kabi segment manufactures intravenous drugs, nutrition products, infusion and transfusion therapies, and related pumps. The Helios segment operates private hospitals primarily in Germany and Spain.
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