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Dutch BrosBROS -1.03%78 Forward PE Ratio is 70.34 as of Jul. 14, 2026. GuruFocus rates BROS with a GF Score™ of 78/100 and a GF Value™ of $52.79 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 5 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Restaurants companies, Dutch Bros ranks worse than 93.04% on this metric.
Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) 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 .
Dutch Bros Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Dutch Bros Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros Forward PE Ratio Chart
Dutch Bros Annual Data
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2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
97.09
96.14
70.57
Dutch Bros Quarterly Data
2022-06
2023-06
2023-09
2023-12
2024-03
2024-06
2024-09
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
87.72
149.25
66.67
97.09
92.59
93.46
56.50
96.14
103.17
116.93
58.87
70.57
51.76
BROS vs DPZ, CAVA, LKNCY: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Dutch Bros's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Dutch Bros'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.
Dutch Bros (BROS) has a Forward PE Ratio of 70.34 as of Jul. 14, 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 Dutch Bros and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #147 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 93%.
Is Dutch Bros' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Dutch Bros' current Forward PE Ratio is 70.34. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.51. Dutch Bros' value of 70.34 is 280% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #147 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Dutch Bros has a GF Score™ of 78/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Dutch Bros' Forward PE Ratio compare to DPZ and CAVA?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, Dutch Bros ranks #147 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Dutch Bros in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.51. Dutch Bros' value of 70.34 is 280% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 18.51, based on 158 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. Dutch Bros's current Forward PE Ratio of 70.34 is 280% 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 Dutch Bros and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.51 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Dutch Bros's current Forward PE Ratio is 70.34. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Dutch Bros stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros (BROS) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $52.79, compared to a current price of $65.78 — trading 24.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 70.34 and 280% above the Restaurants industry median of 18.51. Dutch Bros' overall GF Score™ is 78/100 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 Dutch Bros (BROS), the current Forward PE Ratio is 70.34 as of Jul. 14, 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 Dutch Bros (BROS) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Dutch Bros stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $65.78 is trading 24.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of $52.79.
GuruFocus considers Dutch Bros to be Modestly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for BROS:
Forward PE Ratio: 70.34
GF Value™: $52.79 vs. price of $65.78 (24.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 280% above the Restaurants median (#147 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BROS stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Dutch Bros Inc is an operator and franchisor of drive-thru coffee shops that are focused on serving hand-crafted beverages. The company's hand-crafted beverage-focused lineup features hot and cold espresso-based beverages, cold brew coffee products, proprietary energy drinks, tea, lemonade, smoothies, and other beverages. The company has two reportable operating segments Company-operated shops and Franchising. It derives maximum revenue from Company-operated shops.
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