Hermes International (XSWX:RMS) 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 .
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Hermes International Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hermes International's Forward PE Ratio can be seen below:
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XSWX:RMS vs TPR, SIG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Luxury Goods subindustry, Hermes International'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.
Hermes International Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Hermes International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hermes International'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.
Hermes International (XSWX:RMS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.83 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 Hermes International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #443 out of 500 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 88.6%.
Is Hermes International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hermes International's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.83. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Hermes International's value of 39.83 is 173.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #443 out of 500 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Hermes International has a GF Score™ of 98/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hermes International's Forward PE Ratio compare to TPR and SIG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Hermes International ranks #443 out of 500 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Hermes International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58. Hermes International's value of 39.83 is 173.2% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 14.58, based on 500 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. Hermes International's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.83 is 173.2% 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 Hermes International and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.58 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hermes International's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.83. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hermes International stock overvalued right now?
Hermes International (XSWX:RMS) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 39.83. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF2,497.81, compared to a current price of CHF1,621.50 — trading 35.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.83 and 173.2% above the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 14.58. Hermes International's overall GF Score™ is 98/100 with 1 warning sign 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 Hermes International (XSWX:RMS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.83 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 Hermes International (XSWX:RMS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hermes International stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF1,621.50 is trading 35.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF2,497.81.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:RMS:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.83
GF Value™: CHF2,497.81 vs. price of CHF1,621.50 (35.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 173.2% above the Retail - Cyclical median (#443 of 500)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:RMS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hermès is over 180-year-old family controlled luxury goods company best known for its Birkin and Kelly bags. Its biggest segments are leather goods and saddlery, accounting for over 40% of revenue; clothes and accessories (28% of sales); silk and textiles (6%); and other products such as perfumes, watches, jewellery, and home furnishings. Hermès has about 300 stores globally.
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