Advantage Solutions (NAS:ADV) 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 .
Advantage Solutions Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Advantage Solutions Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions Forward PE Ratio Chart
Advantage Solutions Annual Data
Trend
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
6.46
3.07
Advantage Solutions Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
6.46
3.59
4.38
4.22
3.07
66.87
ADV vs NEXN, QNST, NCMI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Advertising Agencies subindustry, Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions Forward PE Ratio vs Media - Diversified Industry
For the Media - Diversified industry and Communication Services sector, Advantage Solutions's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Advantage Solutions'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.
Advantage Solutions (ADV) has a Forward PE Ratio of 8.47 as of Jul. 12, 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 Advantage Solutions and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #85 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, placing it in the top 22.4%.
Is Advantage Solutions' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Advantage Solutions' current Forward PE Ratio is 8.47. The Media - Diversified industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Advantage Solutions' value of 8.47 is 39.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #85 out of 380 companies in the Media - Diversified industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Advantage Solutions has a GF Score™ of 60/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Advantage Solutions' Forward PE Ratio compare to NEXN and QNST?
According to the Media - Diversified industry distribution chart, Advantage Solutions ranks #85 out of 380 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Advantage Solutions in the top 22% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98. Advantage Solutions' value of 8.47 is 39.4% 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 a Media - Diversified company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Media - Diversified companies is 13.98, based on 380 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. Advantage Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio of 8.47 is 39.4% 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 Advantage Solutions and its competitors. For the Media - Diversified industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.98 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Advantage Solutions's current Forward PE Ratio is 8.47. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Advantage Solutions stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions (ADV) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $59.85, compared to a current price of $39.78 — trading 33.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 8.47 and 39.4% below the Media - Diversified industry median of 13.98. Advantage Solutions' overall GF Score™ is 60/100 with 5 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV), the current Forward PE Ratio is 8.47 as of Jul. 12, 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 Advantage Solutions (ADV) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Advantage Solutions stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $39.78 is trading 33.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $59.85.
GuruFocus considers Advantage Solutions to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for ADV:
Forward PE Ratio: 8.47
GF Value™: $59.85 vs. price of $39.78 (33.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 39.4% below the Media - Diversified median (#85 of 380)
No single metric tells the full story. See the ADV stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Advantage Solutions Inc provides outsourced sales, marketing, merchandising, sampling, and retailer support services to consumer packaged goods manufacturers and retailers across North America. Its services are designed to support distribution, retail execution, shopper engagement, and private brand development across both physical and digital commerce environments. The company serves various clients across grocery, mass, club, retail pharmacy, convenience, and other channels. It operates through three reportable segments: Branded Services, Experiential Services, and Retailer Services. The majority of the revenue is derived from the Experiential Services segment, which provides in-store and digital sampling programs, demonstrations, and experiential events for manufacturers and retailers.
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