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IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) 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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IVF hartmann Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
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XSWX:VBSN vs ISRG, BDX, MDLN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Medical Instruments & Supplies subindustry, IVF hartmann 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.
IVF hartmann Holding AG Forward PE Ratio vs Medical Devices & Instruments Industry
For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry and Healthcare sector, IVF hartmann Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where IVF hartmann Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
IVF hartmann Holding AG Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry.
Is IVF hartmann Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
IVF hartmann Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 391 companies in the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, IVF hartmann Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does IVF hartmann Holding AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to ISRG and BDX?
According to the Medical Devices & Instruments industry distribution chart, IVF hartmann Holding AG ranks #999999 out of 391 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places IVF hartmann Holding AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.29. 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 Medical Devices & Instruments company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Medical Devices & Instruments companies is 19.29, based on 391 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. 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG and its competitors. For the Medical Devices & Instruments industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.29 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. IVF hartmann Holding AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is IVF hartmann Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF143.32, compared to a current price of CHF129.00 — trading 10% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. IVF hartmann Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100. 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 19, 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 IVF hartmann Holding AG (XSWX:VBSN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, IVF hartmann Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of CHF129.00 is trading 10% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF143.32.
GuruFocus considers IVF hartmann Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for XSWX:VBSN:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: CHF143.32 vs. price of CHF129.00 (10% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:VBSN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
IVF hartmann Holding AG engages in production and supply of medical, pharmaceutical and hygiene products in Switzerland, it offers products such as surgical disposable, disposable dental, first aid, therapeutic plaster, cotton wool, wound care among others. The company operates in four segment wound care, incontinence management, infection management and Other group activities.
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