Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) 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 .
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Annual Data
Trend
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.58
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Quarterly Data
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.58
XSWX:HDD vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG 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.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.85 as of Jun. 27, 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #228 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 17.8%.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.85. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 8.85 is 57.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #228 out of 1278 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG ranks #228 out of 1278 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's value of 8.85 is 57.5% 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 20.83, 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. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.85 is 57.5% 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock overvalued right now?
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 8.85. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF1.06, compared to a current price of CHF1.32 — trading 24.3% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.85 and 57.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.83. Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.85 as of Jun. 27, 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 Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (XSWX:HDD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF1.32 is trading 24.3% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF1.06.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:HDD:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.85
GF Value™: CHF1.06 vs. price of CHF1.32 (24.3% above fair value)
Industry Position: 57.5% below the Industrial Products median (#228 of 1278)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:HDD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG Business Description
Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG is a technology company with a position in the printing industry and an increasing focus on other high-tech sectors. The Company leverages its expertise in high-precision plants, integrated control systems, software, power electronics, automation technology, and robotics, supported by a sales and service network. Its operations are organized into the Print & Packaging Equipment, Digital Solutions & Lifecycle, and HEIDELBERG Technology segments, with the Print & Packaging Equipment segment generating maximum revenue through offset, flexographic, and postpress solutions for the packaging and commercial printing sectors. The Company operates across the EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Americas regions.
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