SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) 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 .
SIG Group AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
SIG Group AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for SIG 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.
SIG Group AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
SIG Group AG Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.42
22.12
27.93
23.42
20.83
21.65
17.06
SIG Group AG Semi-Annual Data
2019-06
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.43
18.42
20.12
22.12
28.17
27.93
23.42
27.25
20.83
21.65
19.67
17.06
XSWX:SIGN vs SW, PKG, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, SIG 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.
SIG Group AG Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, SIG Group AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where SIG 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.
SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 21.39 as of Jul. 04, 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #86 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 77.5%.
Is SIG Group AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
SIG Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.39. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.09. SIG Group AG's value of 21.39 is 51.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #86 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, SIG Group AG has a GF Score™ of 67/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does SIG Group AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, SIG Group AG ranks #86 out of 111 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places SIG Group AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.09. SIG Group AG's value of 21.39 is 51.8% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.09, based on 111 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. SIG Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 21.39 is 51.8% 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 SIG Group AG and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. SIG Group AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 21.39. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is SIG Group AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF17.88, compared to a current price of CHF14.59 — trading 18.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 21.39 and 51.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.09. SIG Group AG's overall GF Score™ is 67/100 with 10 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 21.39 as of Jul. 04, 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 SIG Group AG (XSWX:SIGN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, SIG Group AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF14.59 is trading 18.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF17.88.
GuruFocus considers SIG Group AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:SIGN:
Forward PE Ratio: 21.39
GF Value™: CHF17.88 vs. price of CHF14.59 (18.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 51.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#86 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:SIGN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
SIG Group AG is a systems and solutions provider for aseptic carton packaging solutions, comprising filling machines, sleeves, and closures as well as after-market services. Its geographical segments include Europe; India, Middle East and Africa (IMEA); Asia Pacific (APAC) and Americas. It generates maximum revenue from the Europe segment. The company offers packaging solutions for the beverages and food industry.
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