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Sensirion Holding AG (XSWX:SENS) 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 .
Sensirion Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Sensirion Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Sensirion Holding 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.
Sensirion Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Sensirion Holding AG Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
30.86
59.17
48.08
50.51
24.10
46.08
47.93
26.92
Sensirion Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
2018-06
2018-12
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
69.44
30.86
24.63
59.17
135.14
48.08
29.41
50.51
21.05
24.10
27.17
46.08
47.93
41.08
26.92
XSWX:SENS vs COHR, KEYS, GRMN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Scientific & Technical Instruments subindustry, Sensirion Holding 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.
Sensirion Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Sensirion Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Sensirion Holding 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.
Sensirion Holding AG (XSWX:SENS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.57 as of Jul. 20, 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 Sensirion Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Sensirion Holding AG ranks #770 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 75.7%.
Is Sensirion Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Sensirion Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.57. The Hardware industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Sensirion Holding AG's value of 39.57 is 90% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Sensirion Holding AG ranks #770 out of 1017 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Sensirion Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Sensirion Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to COHR and KEYS?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Sensirion Holding AG ranks #770 out of 1017 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Sensirion Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.83. Sensirion Holding AG's value of 39.57 is 90% 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 Hardware company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Hardware companies is 20.83, based on 1,017 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. Sensirion Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.57 is 90% 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 Sensirion Holding AG and its competitors. For the Hardware 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. Sensirion Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.57. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Sensirion Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensirion Holding AG (XSWX:SENS) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF92.55, compared to a current price of CHF72.10 — trading 22.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.57 and 90% above the Hardware industry median of 20.83. Sensirion Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 2 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 Sensirion Holding AG (XSWX:SENS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.57 as of Jul. 20, 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 Sensirion Holding AG (XSWX:SENS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Sensirion Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF72.10 is trading 22.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF92.55.
GuruFocus considers Sensirion Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SENS:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.57
GF Value™: CHF92.55 vs. price of CHF72.10 (22.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 90% above the Hardware median (#770 of 1017)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SENS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Sensirion Holding AG is a manufacturer of digital microsensors and microsystems based on the CMOSens Technology. Its product portfolio comprises environmental sensors for the measurement of humidity and temperature, volatile organic compounds (VOC), carbon dioxide (CO2), and particulate matter (PM2.5), gas and liquid flow sensors, differential pressure sensors, and gas leakage sensors, among others. The company also provides sensor solutions and services based on connected sensor and data systems. Sensirion products have applications in medical technology, life sciences and diagnostics, consumer electronics, mobility, and other industries. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, followed by Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), and the Americas.
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