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HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) 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 .
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Forward PE Ratio Chart
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Annual Data
Trend
2020-02
2021-02
2022-02
2026-02
Forward PE Ratio
7.92
6.04
4.31
8.67
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Quarterly Data
2019-11
2020-02
2020-05
2020-08
2020-11
2021-02
2021-05
2021-11
2022-02
2026-02
2026-05
Forward PE Ratio
8.31
7.92
8.61
8.31
6.51
6.04
6.08
5.04
4.31
8.67
8.32
XSWX:HBH vs HD, LOW, FND: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Home Improvement Retail subindustry, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co 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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.56 as of Jul. 16, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #84 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 16.6%.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Forward PE Ratio too high?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.56. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 8.56 is 42.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #84 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA has a GF Score™ of 72/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's Forward PE Ratio compare to HD and LOW?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA ranks #84 out of 505 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's value of 8.56 is 42.9% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.00, based on 505 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. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.56 is 42.9% 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock overvalued right now?
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.56. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF76.64, compared to a current price of CHF72.60 — trading 5.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.56 and 42.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.00. HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.56 as of Jul. 16, 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 HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA (XSWX:HBH) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.60 is trading 5.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF76.64.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HBH:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.56
GF Value™: CHF76.64 vs. price of CHF72.60 (5.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#84 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HBH stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA Business Description
HORNBACH Holding AG and Co KGaA and its subsidiaries are involved in the business of Retail and Real estate segments. The company's operating segment include HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup; HORNBACH Baustoff Union GmbH subgroup, and HORNBACH Immobilien AG subgroup. It generates maximum revenue from the HORNBACH Baumarkt subgroup segment. Geographically, it derives a majority of revenue from Germany. Products are structured in the following divisions: Hardware/Electrical, Paint/Wallpaper/Flooring, Construction Materials/Timber/Prefabricated Components, Sanitary/Tiles, and Garden. The company operates in Germany and other European countries.
72GF Score
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