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International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) 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 .
International Meal Co Alimentacao Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
International Meal Co Alimentacao Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
* 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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Forward PE Ratio Chart
International Meal Co Alimentacao Annual Data
Trend
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
31.00
International Meal Co Alimentacao Quarterly Data
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
2026-06
Forward PE Ratio
19.49
18.45
9.75
33.00
31.00
25.00
24.00
BSP:MEAL3 vs MCD, SBUX, CMG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, International Meal Co Alimentacao'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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, International Meal Co Alimentacao's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where International Meal Co Alimentacao's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
International Meal Co Alimentacao Forward PE Ratio Calculation
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.
International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) has a Forward PE Ratio of 5.50 as of Sep. 04, 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #17 out of 161 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 10.6%.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao's Forward PE Ratio too high?
International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.50. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.62. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 5.50 is 66.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #17 out of 161 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, International Meal Co Alimentacao has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does International Meal Co Alimentacao's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, International Meal Co Alimentacao ranks #17 out of 161 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places International Meal Co Alimentacao in the top 11% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 16.62. International Meal Co Alimentacao's value of 5.50 is 66.9% 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 Restaurants company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Restaurants companies is 16.62, based on 161 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. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Forward PE Ratio of 5.50 is 66.9% 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 16.62 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. International Meal Co Alimentacao's current Forward PE Ratio is 5.50. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is International Meal Co Alimentacao stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is R$1.49, compared to a current price of R$0.66 — trading 55.7% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 5.50 and 66.9% below the Restaurants industry median of 16.62. International Meal Co Alimentacao's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3), the current Forward PE Ratio is 5.50 as of Sep. 04, 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 International Meal Co Alimentacao (BSP:MEAL3) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, International Meal Co Alimentacao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of R$0.66 is trading 55.7% below its estimated GF Value™ of R$1.49.
GuruFocus considers International Meal Co Alimentacao to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BSP:MEAL3:
Forward PE Ratio: 5.50
GF Value™: R$1.49 vs. price of R$0.66 (55.7% below fair value)
Industry Position: 66.9% below the Restaurants median (#17 of 161)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BSP:MEAL3 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
International Meal Co Alimentacao SA is a Brazil-based company principally engaged in the sale of food and beverages to restaurants, snack bars, coffee shops, cafes on motorways, airports, shopping malls, and airline catering services. It also subleases stores and spaces for promotional and commercial purposes in its store chain, upon the sale of fuel, and provides general services related to these segments. The company operates in five segments: Shopping malls, Airports, Highways, the United States of America (USA), and Others. Some of its brands are Viena, Olive Garden, Margaritaville, KFC Brazil, and Pizza Hut Brazil. Its geographical segments are Brazil, The Caribbean, and the USA.
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