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OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) 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 .
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Forward PE Ratio Chart
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.22
19.57
31.35
16.47
20.00
19.05
15.50
10.65
10.17
10.98
13.81
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Semi-Annual Data
2015-12
2016-06
2016-12
2017-06
2017-12
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.22
21.65
19.57
30.30
31.35
21.32
16.47
19.49
20.00
36.23
19.05
21.41
15.50
11.40
10.65
6.85
10.17
16.16
10.98
11.76
13.81
XSWX:OERL vs GEV, ETN, PH: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Industrial Machinery subindustry, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon'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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon 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.
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 12.19 as of Jul. 24, 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #282 out of 1290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 21.9%.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Forward PE Ratio too high?
OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 12.19 is 35.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #282 out of 1290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon has a GF Score™ of 54/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's Forward PE Ratio compare to GEV and ETN?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon ranks #282 out of 1290 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's value of 12.19 is 35.8% 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 19.00, based on 1,290 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. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Forward PE Ratio of 12.19 is 35.8% 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2.72, compared to a current price of CHF4.69 — trading 72.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19 and 35.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.00. OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon's overall GF Score™ is 54/100 with 12 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 12.19 as of Jul. 24, 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 OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon (XSWX:OERL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF4.69 is trading 72.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2.72.
GuruFocus considers OC Oerlikon AG, Pfaffikon to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OERL:
Forward PE Ratio: 12.19
GF Value™: CHF2.72 vs. price of CHF4.69 (72.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 35.8% below the Industrial Products median (#282 of 1290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OERL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
OC Oerlikon Corp AG, Pfaffikon engineers protective coatings for precision tools and components and equipment for textile production. The company has two operating segments namely Oerlikon Division and Barmag Division. It generates maximum revenue from the Oerlikon Division segment. The Oerlikon Division is a supplier of materials and surface technologies for components and tools used in a wide range of industrial applications where superior materials and surface performance are required.
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