Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) 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 .
Glarner Kantonalbank Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Glarner Kantonalbank Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Glarner Kantonalbank'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.
Glarner Kantonalbank Forward PE Ratio Chart
Glarner Kantonalbank Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.39
11.23
Glarner Kantonalbank Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.39
12.26
11.23
XSWX:GLKBN vs PNC, USB: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Banks - Regional subindustry, Glarner Kantonalbank'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.
Glarner Kantonalbank Forward PE Ratio vs Banks Industry
For the Banks industry and Financial Services sector, Glarner Kantonalbank's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Glarner Kantonalbank'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.
Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Glarner Kantonalbank and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #559 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, placing it in the top 68.4%.
Is Glarner Kantonalbank's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Glarner Kantonalbank's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.41. The Banks industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Glarner Kantonalbank's value of 12.41 is 12% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #559 out of 817 companies in the Banks industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Glarner Kantonalbank has a GF Score™ of 58/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Glarner Kantonalbank's Forward PE Ratio compare to PNC and USB?
According to the Banks industry distribution chart, Glarner Kantonalbank ranks #559 out of 817 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Glarner Kantonalbank in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08. Glarner Kantonalbank's value of 12.41 is 12% 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 Banks company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Banks companies is 11.08, based on 817 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. Glarner Kantonalbank's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.41 is 12% 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 Glarner Kantonalbank and its competitors. For the Banks industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 11.08 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Glarner Kantonalbank's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.41. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Glarner Kantonalbank stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF21.91, compared to a current price of CHF24.00 — trading 9.5% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.41 and 12% above the Banks industry median of 11.08. Glarner Kantonalbank's overall GF Score™ is 58/100 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 Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.41 as of Jul. 12, 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 Glarner Kantonalbank (XSWX:GLKBN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Glarner Kantonalbank stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF24.00 is trading 9.5% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF21.91.
GuruFocus considers Glarner Kantonalbank to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:GLKBN:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.41
GF Value™: CHF21.91 vs. price of CHF24.00 (9.5% above fair value)
Industry Position: 12% above the Banks median (#559 of 817)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:GLKBN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Glarner Kantonalbank provides banking and financial services. Its services includes e-banking, private, savings, and investment banking services. It focuses on the mortgage and savings business as well as the asset management and investment business. The Bank provides its services to customers in the Canton of Glarus and in the neighboring economic area.
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