Orell Fussli AGXSWX:OFN 74 Forward PE Ratio is 15.62 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.78 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 417 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 62.11% on this metric.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) 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 .
Orell Fussli AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Orell Fussli AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.89
11.04
Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
11.89
11.93
11.04
XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, ULS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG Forward PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry
For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Orell Fussli 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.
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 15.62 as of Jul. 02, 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #259 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 62.1%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.62. The Business Services industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34. Orell Fussli AG's value of 15.62 is 26.6% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #259 out of 417 companies in the Business Services industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #259 out of 417 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34. Orell Fussli AG's value of 15.62 is 26.6% 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 Business Services company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 12.34, based on 417 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 15.62 is 26.6% 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 12.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 15.62. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.78, compared to a current price of CHF151.00 — trading 61% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 15.62 and 26.6% above the Business Services industry median of 12.34. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 4 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 15.62 as of Jul. 02, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF151.00 is trading 61% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.78.
GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:
Forward PE Ratio: 15.62
GF Value™: CHF93.78 vs. price of CHF151.00 (61% above fair value)
Industry Position: 26.6% above the Business Services median (#259 of 417)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:OFN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
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