Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) PE Ratio: 15.41 (As of Jun. 28, 2026) — 13% Below Median


XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
73 GF Score
Price CHF751.00
GF Value CHF879.59
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN -0.53% 73 PE Ratio is 15.41 as of Jun. 28, 2026, which is 13% below its 10-year median of 17.81. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF879.59 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). As of today (2026-06-28), Forbo Holding AG's share price is CHF751.00. Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75. Therefore, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio for today is 15.41.

During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest PE Ratio was 71.56. The lowest was 10.27. And the median was 17.81.

Forbo Holding AG's EPS (Diluted) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF25.05. Its EPS (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75.

As of today (2026-06-28), Forbo Holding AG's share price is CHF751.00. Forbo Holding AG's EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75. Therefore, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio without NRI ratio for today is 15.41.

During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest PE Ratio without NRI was 75.83. The lowest was 10.27. And the median was 17.81.

Forbo Holding AG's EPS without NRI for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF25.05. Its EPS without NRI for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75.

During the past 12 months, Forbo Holding AG's average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -27.70% per year. During the past 3 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -12.10% per year. During the past 5 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was -6.80% per year. During the past 10 years, the average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 1.70% per year.

During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest 3-Year average EPS without NRI Growth Rate was 92.10% per year. The lowest was -29.30% per year. And the median was 6.10% per year.

Forbo Holding AG's EPS (Basic) for the six months ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF25.05. Its EPS (Basic) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 was CHF48.75.

Back to Basics: PE Ratio


Forbo Holding AG  (XSWX:FORN) PE Ratio Explanation

The PE Ratio can be viewed as the number of years it takes for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. For example, if a company earns $2 a share per year, and the stock is traded at $30, the PE Ratio is 15. Therefore it takes 15 years for the company to earn back the $30 you paid for its stock, assuming the earnings stays constant over the next 15 years.

In real business, earnings never stay constant. If a company can grow its earnings, it takes fewer years for the company to earn back the price you pay for the stock. If a company's earnings decline it takes more years. As a shareholder, you want the company to earn back the price you pay as soon as possible. Therefore, lower P/E stocks are more attractive than higher P/E stocks so long as the PE Ratio is positive. Also for stocks with the same PE Ratio, the one with faster growth business is more attractive.

If a company loses money, the PE Ratio becomes meaningless.

To compare stocks with different growth rates, Peter Lynch invented a ratio called PEG Ratio. PEG Ratio is defined as the PE Ratio divided by the growth ratio. He thinks a company with a PE Ratio equal to its growth rate is fairly valued. Still he said he would rather buy a company growing 20% a year with a PE Ratio of 20, instead of a company growing 10% a year with a PE Ratio of 10.

Because the PE Ratio measures how long it takes to earn back the price you pay, the PE Ratio can be applied to the stocks across different industries. That is why it is the one of the most important and widely used indicators for the valuation of stocks.

Similar to the PE Ratio without NRI or PS Ratio or Price-to-Operating-Cash-Flow or Price-to-Free-Cash-Flow , the PE Ratio measures the valuation based on the earning power of the company. This is where it is different from the PB Ratio , which measures the valuation based on the company's balance sheet.


Be Aware

Investors need to be aware that the PE Ratio can be misleading a lot of times, especially when the underlying business is cyclical and unpredictable. As Peter Lynch pointed out, cyclical businesses have higher profit margins at the peaks of the business cycles. Their earnings are high and PE Ratios are artificially low. It is usually a bad idea to buy a cyclical business when the PE Ratio is low. A better ratio to identify the time to buy a cyclical businesses is the PS Ratio.

PE Ratio can also be affected by non-recurring-items 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.


Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio Related Terms


Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG's 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.

Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio Chart

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
PE Ratio
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Forbo Holding AG Semi-Annual Data
Jun16 Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25
PE Ratio Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 14.53 At Loss 11.19 At Loss 17.93

XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: PE Ratio Comparison

For the Building Products & Equipment subindustry, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 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.


Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio vs Construction Industry

For the Construction industry and Industrials sector, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio falls into.


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Forbo Holding AG PE Ratio Calculation

The PE Ratio, or Price-to-Earnings ratio, or P/E Ratio, is a financial ratio used to compare a company's market price to its Earnings per Share (Diluted). It is the most widely used ratio in the valuation of stocks.

Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio for today is calculated as

PE Ratio=Share Price/Earnings per Share (Diluted) (TTM)
=751.00/48.750
=15.41

Forbo Holding AG's Share Price of today is CHF751.00.
For company reported semi-annually, Forbo Holding AG's Earnings per Share (Diluted) for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Dec. 2025 adds up the semi-annually data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was CHF48.75.


* 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.

It can also be calculated from the numbers for the whole company:


There are at least three kinds of PE Ratios used by different investors. They are Trailing Twelve Month PE Ratio, Forward PE Ratio, or PE Ratio without NRI. A new PE Ratio based on inflation-adjusted normalized PE Ratio is called Shiller PE Ratio, after Yale professor Robert Shiller.

In the calculation of PE Ratio, the earnings per share used are the earnings per share over the past 12 months. For Forward PE Ratio, the earnings are the expected earnings for the next twelve months. In the case of PE Ratio without NRI, the reported earnings less the non-recurring items are used.

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about PE Ratio →
What does a PE Ratio of 15.41 mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a PE Ratio of 15.41 as of Jun. 28, 2026. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 13% below median its historical median of 17.81. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio has ranged from 10.27 to 71.56.
Is Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current PE Ratio of 15.41 is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.81. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 10.27 to a high of 71.56. Overall, Forbo 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 Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
Forbo Holding AG's PE Ratio of 15.41 can be compared against companies in the Construction industry. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own PE Ratio has ranged from 10.27 to 71.56 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good PE Ratio for a Construction company?
A good PE Ratio depends on the Construction industry context. However, 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 PE Ratio mean?
A high PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. P/E ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's earnings per share. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. Forbo Holding AG's current PE Ratio is 15.41, which is 13% below median its own 10-year median of 17.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Forbo Holding AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF879.59, compared to a current price of CHF751.00 — trading 14.6% below its estimated fair value. The current PE Ratio is 15.41, which is 13% below median its 10-year median of 17.81. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is PE Ratio calculated?
PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current PE Ratio is 15.41 as of Jun. 28, 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 Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Forbo Holding AG stock appears to be undervalued. The current stock price of CHF751.00 is trading 14.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF879.59. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • PE Ratio: 15.41 (13% below median its 10-year median of 17.81)
  • GF Value™: CHF879.59 vs. price of CHF751.00 (14.6% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 73/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the XSWX:FORN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Forbo Holding AG Business Description

Other Exchanges FORNz:UK0QKD:UKFOZN:Germany
Address Lindenstrasse 8, P.O. Box 1339, Baar, CHE, CH-6341
Forbo Holding AG manufactures and sells flooring and movement systems. The company organizes itself into two segments based on product type. The Flooring Systems segment, which generates the majority of revenue, sells commercial and residential floor coverings, entrance flooring systems, and building and construction flooring adhesives to the construction and remodeling industries. The Movement Systems segment sells conveyor and processing belts, plastic modular belts, power transmission belts, and flat modular belts, to the food, automotive, and fitness equipment industries. The majority of revenue comes from Europe, and also has its presence in Americas and Asia/Pacific and Africa.
73GF Score

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