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Bata IndiaBOM:500043 -1.22%74 Forward PE Ratio is 39.23 as of Aug. 24, 2026. GuruFocus rates BOM:500043 with a GF Score™ of 74/100 and a GF Value™ of ₹1,330.33 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 2 warning signs investors should review. Among 246 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies, Bata India ranks worse than 90.65% on this metric.
Bata India (BOM:500043) 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 .
Bata India Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bata India Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bata India'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.
Bata India Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bata India Annual Data
Trend
2025-03
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
47.81
34.47
Bata India Quarterly Data
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
48.23
47.81
53.47
57.71
44.73
34.47
40.22
BOM:500043 vs NKE, DECK, ONON: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Footwear & Accessories subindustry, Bata India'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.
Bata India Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bata India's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bata India'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.
Bata India (BOM:500043) has a Forward PE Ratio of 39.23 as of Aug. 24, 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 Bata India and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #223 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, placing it in the top 90.7%.
Is Bata India's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bata India's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.23. The Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.34. Bata India's value of 39.23 is 194.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bata India ranks #223 out of 246 companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bata India has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bata India's Forward PE Ratio compare to NKE and DECK?
According to the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry distribution chart, Bata India ranks #223 out of 246 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bata India in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.34. Bata India's value of 39.23 is 194.1% 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.34, based on 246 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. Bata India's current Forward PE Ratio of 39.23 is 194.1% 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 Bata India and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.34 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bata India's current Forward PE Ratio is 39.23. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bata India stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India (BOM:500043) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is ₹1,330.33, compared to a current price of ₹701.70 — trading 47.3% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 39.23 and 194.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry median of 13.34. Bata India's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 2 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 Bata India (BOM:500043), the current Forward PE Ratio is 39.23 as of Aug. 24, 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 Bata India (BOM:500043) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bata India stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of ₹701.70 is trading 47.3% below its estimated GF Value™ of ₹1,330.33.
GuruFocus considers Bata India to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for BOM:500043:
Forward PE Ratio: 39.23
GF Value™: ₹1,330.33 vs. price of ₹701.70 (47.3% below fair value)
Industry Position: 194.1% above the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories median (#223 of 246)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BOM:500043 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bata India Ltd is a manufacturer and retailer of footwear and accessories, such as bags, belts, wallets, and shoe care products. It has only one reportable segment which is Footwear and Accessories. The company sells footwear under brand names including Bata, Bubblegummers, Hush Puppies, Power, Weinbrenner, and Naturalizer. Bata manufactures shoes in multiple manufacturing plants across India, and it sells its products through its retail stores and e-commerce channels. Bata generates all its sales in India, mostly from footwear.
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