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ACCO BrandsACCO +2.04%65 Forward PE Ratio is 4.60 as of Jul. 25, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACCO with a GF Score™ of 65/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.21 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,290 Industrial Products companies, ACCO Brands ranks better than 97.52% on this metric.
ACCO Brands (NYSE:ACCO) 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 .
ACCO Brands Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
ACCO Brands Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands Forward PE Ratio Chart
ACCO Brands Annual Data
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9.38
13.46
10.03
4.83
7.16
7.51
5.31
5.06
5.53
4.65
3.54
ACCO Brands Quarterly Data
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Forward PE Ratio
9.38
11.57
12.90
11.34
13.46
14.22
11.98
10.05
10.03
9.34
10.12
7.96
4.83
7.42
6.93
7.57
7.16
5.00
13.09
6.21
7.51
8.89
8.81
5.36
5.31
5.45
4.63
3.14
5.06
4.93
4.78
4.47
5.53
5.22
4.56
4.73
4.65
4.30
3.81
3.76
3.54
3.42
ACCO vs XRX, ACTG, EBF: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Business Equipment & Supplies subindustry, ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands Forward PE Ratio vs Industrial Products Industry
For the Industrial Products industry and Industrials sector, ACCO Brands's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where ACCO Brands'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.
ACCO Brands (ACCO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 4.60 as of Jul. 25, 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #32 out of 1290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, placing it in the top 2.5%.
Is ACCO Brands' Forward PE Ratio too high?
ACCO Brands' current Forward PE Ratio is 4.60. The Industrial Products industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. ACCO Brands' value of 4.60 is 75.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #32 out of 1290 companies in the Industrial Products industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, ACCO Brands has a GF Score™ of 65/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does ACCO Brands' Forward PE Ratio compare to XRX and ACTG?
According to the Industrial Products industry distribution chart, ACCO Brands ranks #32 out of 1290 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places ACCO Brands in the top 3% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00. ACCO Brands' value of 4.60 is 75.8% below 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 an Industrial Products company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Industrial Products companies is 19.00, based on 1,290 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. ACCO Brands's current Forward PE Ratio of 4.60 is 75.8% 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 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 ACCO Brands and its competitors. For the Industrial Products industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 19.00 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. ACCO Brands's current Forward PE Ratio is 4.60. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is ACCO Brands stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands (ACCO) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.21, compared to a current price of $4.00 — trading 5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 4.60 and 75.8% below the Industrial Products industry median of 19.00. ACCO Brands' overall GF Score™ is 65/100 with 8 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 4.60 as of Jul. 25, 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 ACCO Brands (ACCO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, ACCO Brands stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $4.00 is trading 5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $4.21.
GuruFocus considers ACCO Brands to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACCO:
Forward PE Ratio: 4.60
GF Value™: $4.21 vs. price of $4.00 (5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 75.8% below the Industrial Products median (#32 of 1290)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACCO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
ACCO Brands Corp is a consumer, technology and business branded products company providing brands and product solutions used in schools, homes and at work. Its brands include At-A-Glance, Barrilito, Buro, Esselte, Five Star, Foroni, GBC, Hilroy, Kensington, Leitz, Mead, PowerA, Quartet, Rapid, Swingline and Tilibra. The Company's product categories include gaming and computer accessories, storage and organization, notebooks, shredding, laminating and binding machines, dry erase boards and do-it-yourself tools. The Company operates through two segments, Americas and International. Americas includes the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, and International includes EMEA, Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Its products are sold in the U.S., Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
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