Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) Shiller PE Ratio: 10.88 (As of Jul. 26, 2026) — 50% Below Median

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XSWX:FORN Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN
72 GF Score
Price CHF777.00
GF Value CHF881.23
Valuation Modestly Undervalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Forbo Holding AG Shiller PE Ratio?

Forbo Holding AG XSWX:FORN +2.64% 72 Shiller PE Ratio is 10.88 as of Jul. 26, 2026, which is 50% below its 10-year median of 21.96. GuruFocus rates XSWX:FORN with a GF Score™ of 72/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF881.23 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,031 Construction companies, Forbo Holding AG ranks better than 69.93% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-26), Forbo Holding AG's current share price is CHF777.00. Forbo Holding AG's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF71.41. Forbo Holding AG's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 10.88.

The historical rank and industry rank for Forbo Holding AG's Shiller PE Ratio or its related term are showing as below:

XSWX:FORN' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 9.47   Med: 21.96   Max: 29.83
Current: 10.88

During the past 13 years, Forbo Holding AG's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 29.83. The lowest was 9.47. And the median was 21.96.

XSWX:FORN's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked better than
69.93% of 1031 companies
in the Construction industry
Industry Median: 16.38 vs XSWX:FORN: 10.88

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years.

Forbo Holding AG's adjusted earnings per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF48.750. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF71.41 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Forbo Holding AG  (XSWX:FORN) Shiller PE Ratio Explanation

Compared with the regular PE Ratio, which works poorly for cyclical businesses, the Shiller PE Ratio smoothed out the fluctuations of profit margins during business cycles. Therefore it is more accurate in reflecting the valuation of the company.

If a company has consistent business performance, the Shiller PE Ratio should give similar results to regular PE Ratio.

Compared with the PS Ratio, the Shiller PE Ratio makes the comparison between different industries more meaningful.


Be Aware

Shiller PE Ratio assumes that over the long term, businesses and profitability revert to their means. If a company's business model does not work in the future compared with the past, Shiller PE Ratio and PS Ratio will give false valuations.


Forbo Holding AG Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Forbo Holding AG Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Forbo Holding AG's Shiller 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 Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller 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
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XSWX:FORN vs TT, JCI, CARR: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

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

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

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


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Forbo Holding AG Shiller PE Ratio Calculation

For Shiller PE Ratio, the earnings of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/E calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Shiller PE Ratio is also called PE10.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller to measure the valuation of the overall market. The same calculation is applied here to individual companies.

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

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=777.00/71.41
=10.88

* 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's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Forbo Holding AG's adjusted earnings per share data for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was:

Adj_EPS=Earnings per Share (Diluted)/CPI of Dec25 (Change)*Current CPI (Dec25)
=48.75/107.2000*107.2000
=48.750

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Forbo Holding AG Annual Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201612 74.650 99.380 80.524
201712 22.360 100.213 23.919
201812 82.380 100.906 87.518
201912 86.330 101.063 91.572
202012 66.600 100.241 71.224
202112 91.620 101.776 96.503
202212 71.760 104.666 73.497
202312 72.550 106.461 73.053
202412 67.450 107.128 67.495
202512 48.750 107.200 48.750

Add all the adjusted EPS together and divide 10 will get our E10.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Shiller PE Ratio →
What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 10.88 mean?
Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 10.88 as of Jul. 26, 2026. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. This is 50% below median its historical median of 21.96. Over the past decade, Forbo Holding AG's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.47 to 29.83. According to the industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #310 out of 1031 companies in the Construction industry, placing it in the top 30.1%.
Is Forbo Holding AG's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Forbo Holding AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.88 is 50% below median its 10-year median of 21.96. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 9.47 to a high of 29.83. The Construction industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.38. Forbo Holding AG's value of 10.88 is 33.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #310 out of 1031 companies in the Construction industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Forbo Holding AG has a GF Score™ of 72/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Forbo Holding AG's Shiller PE Ratio compare to TT and JCI?
According to the Construction industry distribution chart, Forbo Holding AG ranks #310 out of 1031 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This puts Forbo Holding AG in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.38. Forbo Holding AG's value of 10.88 is 33.6% below this benchmark. Historically, Forbo Holding AG's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 9.47 to 29.83 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 21.96 vs. the industry median of 16.38, Forbo Holding AG has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Shiller PE Ratio for a Construction company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Construction companies is 16.38, based on 1,031 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Shiller PE Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Shiller PE Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Forbo Holding AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 10.88 is 33.6% 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 Shiller PE Ratio mean?
A high Shiller PE Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Shiller price-earnings ratio is the ratio of share price to a company's inflation-adjusted earnings over a 10-year period. View historical data on Forbo Holding AG and its competitors. For the Construction industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 16.38 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Forbo Holding AG's current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.88, which is 50% below median its own 10-year median of 21.96. 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 CHF881.23, compared to a current price of CHF777.00 — trading 11.8% below its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.88, which is 50% below median its 10-year median of 21.96 and 33.6% below the Construction industry median of 16.38. Forbo Holding AG's overall GF Score™ is 72/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Shiller PE Ratio calculated?
Shiller PE Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Forbo Holding AG (XSWX:FORN), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 10.88 as of Jul. 26, 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 CHF777.00 is trading 11.8% below its estimated GF Value™ of CHF881.23. GuruFocus considers Forbo Holding AG to be Modestly Undervalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:FORN:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 10.88 (50% below median its 10-year median of 21.96)
  • GF Value™: CHF881.23 vs. price of CHF777.00 (11.8% below fair value)
  • GF Score™: 72/100 with 3 warning signs
  • Industry Position: 33.6% below the Construction median (#310 of 1031)

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.
72GF Score

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