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The a2 Milk CoACOPF 88 Forward PE Ratio is 25.68 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates ACOPF with a GF Score™ of 88/100 and a GF Value™ of $4.46 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The a2 Milk Co ranks worse than 85.23% on this metric.
The a2 Milk Co (OTCPK:ACOPF) 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 .
The a2 Milk Co Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
The a2 Milk Co Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co Forward PE Ratio Chart
The a2 Milk Co Annual Data
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19.69
25.32
33.11
31.65
31.35
21.88
22.57
19.92
24.69
27.13
The a2 Milk Co Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
19.69
24.51
25.32
34.48
33.11
31.85
31.65
32.68
31.35
32.47
21.88
34.84
22.57
36.90
19.92
20.49
24.69
22.31
27.13
36.23
ACOPF vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The a2 Milk Co's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The a2 Milk Co'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.
The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 25.68 as of Jul. 16, 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #635 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 85.2%.
Is The a2 Milk Co's Forward PE Ratio too high?
The a2 Milk Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.68. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.42. The a2 Milk Co's value of 25.68 is 78.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #635 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, The a2 Milk Co has a GF Score™ of 88/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The a2 Milk Co's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The a2 Milk Co ranks #635 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places The a2 Milk Co in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.42. The a2 Milk Co's value of 25.68 is 78.1% above 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 a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.42, based on 745 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. The a2 Milk Co's current Forward PE Ratio of 25.68 is 78.1% 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 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 The a2 Milk Co and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.42 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. The a2 Milk Co's current Forward PE Ratio is 25.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The a2 Milk Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is $4.46, compared to a current price of $4.70 — trading 5.4% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 25.68 and 78.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.42. The a2 Milk Co's overall GF Score™ is 88/100 with 3 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 25.68 as of Jul. 16, 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 The a2 Milk Co (ACOPF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The a2 Milk Co stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $4.70 is trading 5.4% above its estimated GF Value™ of $4.46.
GuruFocus considers The a2 Milk Co to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for ACOPF:
Forward PE Ratio: 25.68
GF Value™: $4.46 vs. price of $4.70 (5.4% above fair value)
Industry Position: 78.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#635 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ACOPF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
A2 Milk is a New Zealand licensor and marketer of fresh milk, infant formula, and other dairy products that lack the A1 beta-casein protein. The firm was founded in 2000 by Corran McLachlan, who developed a genetic test to determine which proteins a cow produces in its milk, and business partner Howard Paterson. The company has been through a tumultuous history of receivership, legal battles, and strategic shifts, but emerged in its current structure in 2006 and listed publicly in March 2013.
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