Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Shiller PE Ratio: 54.88 (As of Jul. 29, 2026) — 55% Above Median

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XSWX:OFN Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN
75 GF Score
Price CHF140.50
GF Value CHF93.94
Valuation Significantly Overvalued
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What is Orell Fussli AG Shiller PE Ratio?

Orell Fussli AG XSWX:OFN +0.36% 75 Shiller PE Ratio is 54.88 as of Jul. 29, 2026, which is 55% above its 10-year median of 35.36. GuruFocus rates XSWX:OFN with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of CHF93.94 (Significantly Overvalued). Among 537 Business Services companies, Orell Fussli AG ranks worse than 88.08% on this metric.

As of today (2026-07-29), Orell Fussli AG's current share price is CHF140.50. Orell Fussli AG's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF2.56. Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio for today is 54.88.

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

XSWX:OFN' s Shiller PE Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 19.67   Med: 35.36   Max: 65.82
Current: 54.93

During the past 13 years, Orell Fussli AG's highest Shiller PE Ratio was 65.82. The lowest was 19.67. And the median was 35.36.

XSWX:OFN's Shiller PE Ratio is ranked worse than
88.08% of 537 companies
in the Business Services industry
Industry Median: 18.89 vs XSWX:OFN: 54.93

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.

Orell Fussli AG's adjusted earnings per share data of for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 was CHF9.680. Add all the adjusted EPS for the past 10 years together and divide 10 will get our E10, which is CHF2.56 for the trailing ten years ended in Dec25.

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Orell Fussli AG  (XSWX:OFN) 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.


Orell Fussli AG Shiller PE Ratio Related Terms


Orell Fussli AG Shiller PE Ratio Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Orell Fussli 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.

Orell Fussli AG Shiller PE Ratio Chart

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Shiller PE Ratio
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Orell Fussli AG Semi-Annual Data
Dec16 Jun17 Dec17 Jun18 Dec18 Jun19 Dec19 Jun20 Dec20 Jun21 Dec21 Jun22 Dec22 Jun23 Dec23 Jun24 Dec24 Jun25 Dec25 Jun26
Shiller 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 0.00 35.07 0.00 46.72 0.00

XSWX:OFN vs CTAS, CPRT, GPN: Shiller PE Ratio Comparison

For the Specialty Business Services subindustry, Orell Fussli 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.


Orell Fussli AG Shiller PE Ratio vs Business Services Industry

For the Business Services industry and Industrials sector, Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

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


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Orell Fussli 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.

Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio for today is calculated as

Shiller PE Ratio=Share Price/ E10
=140.50/2.56
=54.88

* 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.

Orell Fussli AG's E10 for the fiscal year that ended in Dec25 is calculated as:

For example, Orell Fussli 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)
=9.68/107.2000*107.2000
=9.680

Current CPI (Dec25) = 107.2000.

Orell Fussli AG Annual Data

Earnings per Share (Diluted) CPI Adj_EPS
201612 5.510 99.380 5.944
201712 2.430 100.213 2.599
201812 -25.560 100.906 -27.154
201912 4.330 101.063 4.593
202012 6.600 100.241 7.058
202112 4.790 101.776 5.045
202212 4.330 104.666 4.435
202312 6.140 106.461 6.183
202412 7.190 107.128 7.195
202512 9.680 107.200 9.680

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.

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What does a Shiller PE Ratio of 54.88 mean?
Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) has a Shiller PE Ratio of 54.88 as of Jul. 29, 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. This is 55% above median its historical median of 35.36. Over the past decade, Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 19.67 to 65.82. According to the industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #473 out of 537 companies in the Business Services industry, placing it in the top 88.1%.
Is Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio too high?
Orell Fussli AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 54.88 is 55% above median its 10-year median of 35.36. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 19.67 to a high of 65.82. The Business Services industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.89. Orell Fussli AG's value of 54.88 is 190.5% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #473 out of 537 companies in the Business Services industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Orell Fussli AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Orell Fussli AG's Shiller PE Ratio compare to CTAS and CPRT?
According to the Business Services industry distribution chart, Orell Fussli AG ranks #473 out of 537 companies for Shiller PE Ratio. This places Orell Fussli AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.89. Orell Fussli AG's value of 54.88 is 190.5% above this benchmark. Historically, Orell Fussli AG's own Shiller PE Ratio has ranged from 19.67 to 65.82 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 35.36 vs. the industry median of 18.89, Orell Fussli AG has consistently been above 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 Business Services company?
The median Shiller PE Ratio among Business Services companies is 18.89, based on 537 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. Orell Fussli AG's current Shiller PE Ratio of 54.88 is 190.5% 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 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 Orell Fussli AG and its competitors. For the Business Services industry, the median Shiller PE Ratio is 18.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Orell Fussli AG's current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.88, which is 55% above median its own 10-year median of 35.36. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Orell Fussli AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is CHF93.94, compared to a current price of CHF140.50 — trading 49.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.88, which is 55% above median its 10-year median of 35.36 and 190.5% above the Business Services industry median of 18.89. Orell Fussli AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100. 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN), the current Shiller PE Ratio is 54.88 as of Jul. 29, 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 Orell Fussli AG (XSWX:OFN) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Orell Fussli AG stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of CHF140.50 is trading 49.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of CHF93.94. GuruFocus considers Orell Fussli AG to be Significantly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for XSWX:OFN:

  • Shiller PE Ratio: 54.88 (55% above median its 10-year median of 35.36)
  • GF Value™: CHF93.94 vs. price of CHF140.50 (49.6% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100
  • Industry Position: 190.5% above the Business Services median (#473 of 537)

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


Orell Fussli AG Business Description

Other Exchanges OFNz:UK0QME:UKOFH:Germany
Address Dietzingerstrasse 3, Zurich, CHE, CH-8036
Orell Fussli AG operates in the fields of security and education. The company provides security solutions for the state and citizens and is a Swiss player in the book retailing sector. In the area of security printing and serialisation, the company offers printing processes, equipment and services for the production and effective protection of banknotes, value documents and identity documents. With its publishing houses, it focuses on learning and legal media as well as books for children. Its segments include Security Printing, Industrial Systems, Book Retailing, and Other business areas.
75GF Score

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