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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 .
Krones AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Krones AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Krones 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.
Krones AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Krones AG Annual Data
Trend
2017-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.47
Krones AG Quarterly Data
2017-09
2017-12
2018-09
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
18.59
16.47
14.84
11.35
XSWX:KRN vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, Krones 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.
Krones AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, Krones AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Krones 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.
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.86 as of Jul. 31, 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 Krones AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #256 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 19.8%.
Is Krones AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Krones AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.86. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.76. Krones AG's value of 10.86 is 42.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #256 out of 1295 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Krones AG has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Krones AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, Krones AG ranks #256 out of 1295 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Krones AG in the top 20% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.76. Krones AG's value of 10.86 is 42.1% 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 18.76, based on 1,295 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. Krones AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.86 is 42.1% 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 Krones AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.76 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Krones AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.86. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Krones AG stock overvalued right now?
Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 10.86. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF124.10, compared to a current price of CHF107.20 — trading 13.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.86 and 42.1% below the Industrial Products industry median of 18.76. Krones AG's overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.86 as of Jul. 31, 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 Krones AG (XSWX:KRN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Krones AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF107.20 is trading 13.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF124.10.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:KRN:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.86
GF Value™: CHF124.10 vs. price of CHF107.20 (13.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% below the Industrial Products median (#256 of 1295)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:KRN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Krones AG plans, develops and manufactures machines and complete lines for the fields of process, filling and packaging technology. Its product portfolio is rounded off by information technology, factory planning and products from its subsidiaries, such as intralogistics, valve production etc. The company's reportable segments are: Filling and Packaging Technology, Process Technology, and Intralogistics. The majority of the company's revenue is generated from its Fillings and Packaging segment, which offers machines and lines for filling, labelling, packaging and conveying products, prominently in PET bottles, glass bottles, and cans. Geographically, the company generates a majority of its revenue from North and Central America and the rest from Germany, China, Europe, and other regions.
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