SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) 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 .
SFS Group AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SFS Group AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
SFS Group AG Annual Data
Trend
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
12.20
17.57
19.72
17.79
10.93
11.93
16.43
16.30
SFS Group 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
18.32
12.20
15.34
17.57
22.17
19.72
21.79
17.79
13.99
10.93
14.20
11.93
16.43
16.70
16.30
XSWX:SFSN vs SNA, RBC, LECO: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Tools & Accessories subindustry, SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, SFS Group AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SFS Group 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.
SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 19.35 as of Jul. 05, 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 SFS Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #581 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 45.5%.
Is SFS Group AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SFS Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.35. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. SFS Group AG's value of 19.35 is 7.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #581 out of 1276 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, SFS Group AG has a GF Score™ of 90/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SFS Group AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to SNA and RBC?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, SFS Group AG ranks #581 out of 1276 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts SFS Group AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91. SFS Group AG's value of 19.35 is 7.5% 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 20.91, based on 1,276 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. SFS Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 19.35 is 7.5% 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 SFS Group AG and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 20.91 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SFS Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 19.35. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SFS Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF115.48, compared to a current price of CHF134.40 — trading 16.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 19.35 and 7.5% below the Industrial Products industry median of 20.91. SFS Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 90/100 with 7 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 19.35 as of Jul. 05, 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 SFS Group AG (XSWX:SFSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SFS Group AG stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of CHF134.40 is trading 16.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF115.48.
GuruFocus considers SFS Group AG to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SFSN:
Forward PE Ratio: 19.35
GF Value™: CHF115.48 vs. price of CHF134.40 (16.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 7.5% below the Industrial Products median (#581 of 1276)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SFSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SFS Group AG is engaged in the development and manufacture of precision components, fastening systems, and distribution and logistics solutions for various industries. The group operates through three segments: Engineered Components, which develops and manufactures precision components, assemblies and fastening solutions for industries such as automotive, electronics, aerospace and medical devices; Fastening Systems, which develops and markets application-specific mechanical fastening systems mainly for the construction industry; and Distribution & Logistics, which supplies fastening elements, tools, C-parts and procurement and logistics solutions to industrial and manufacturing customers.
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