Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) 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 .
Georg Fischer AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Georg Fischer AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Georg Fischer 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.
Georg Fischer AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Georg Fischer AG Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.64
15.60
10.85
16.50
20.66
18.35
14.58
18.23
17.73
Georg Fischer AG Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.64
14.90
15.60
16.29
10.85
13.89
16.50
84.03
20.66
25.77
18.35
16.03
14.58
16.26
18.23
19.08
17.73
XSWX:GF vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Georg Fischer 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.
Georg Fischer AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Georg Fischer AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Georg Fischer 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.
Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 33.15 as of Jul. 04, 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 Georg Fischer AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #913 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 71.4%.
Is Georg Fischer AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Georg Fischer AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.15. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Georg Fischer AG's value of 33.15 is 60.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #913 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Georg Fischer AG has a GF Score™ of 61/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Georg Fischer AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Georg Fischer AG ranks #913 out of 1278 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Georg Fischer AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69. Georg Fischer AG's value of 33.15 is 60.2% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.69, based on 1,278 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. Georg Fischer AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 33.15 is 60.2% 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 Georg Fischer AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.69 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Georg Fischer AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 33.15. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Georg Fischer AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF58.10, compared to a current price of CHF45.12 — trading 22.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 33.15 and 60.2% above the Industrial Products industry median of 20.69. Georg Fischer AG's overall GF Score™ is 61/100 with 4 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 Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 33.15 as of Jul. 04, 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 Georg Fischer AG (XSWX:GF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Georg Fischer AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF45.12 is trading 22.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF58.10.
GuruFocus considers Georg Fischer AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GF:
Forward PE Ratio: 33.15
GF Value™: CHF58.10 vs. price of CHF45.12 (22.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 60.2% above the Industrial Products median (#913 of 1278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Georg Fischer AG provides transportation of liquids and gases, lightweight casting components in vehicles, and high-precision manufacturing technologies. It supplies plastic and metal piping systems, valves and fittings, electrical discharge machines, and other additive manufacturing solutions. The company is one of the world's providers for the tool and mold-making industry and services customers in utilities, automotive, aerospace, water and gas, and other industrial Applications. The Group comprises four divisions, GF Piping Systems, GF Uponor, GF Casting Solutions and GF Machining Solutions, which operate across three main geographical regions-Europe, North/South America and Asia.
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