Barry Callebaut AGBYCBF 75 Forward PE Ratio is 20.24 as of Jul. 11, 2026. GuruFocus rates BYCBF with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of $2,517.49 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 744 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Barry Callebaut AG ranks worse than 77.15% on this metric.
Barry Callebaut AG (OTCPK:BYCBF) 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 .
Barry Callebaut AG Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Barry Callebaut AG Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Forward PE Ratio Chart
Barry Callebaut AG Annual Data
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22.57
22.12
23.64
24.88
26.32
30.30
23.36
16.16
19.06
16.31
Barry Callebaut AG Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
20.83
22.57
25.00
22.12
27.78
23.64
24.51
24.88
27.78
26.32
31.95
30.30
26.39
23.36
22.68
16.16
15.90
19.06
15.46
16.31
28.03
BYCBF vs MDLZ, HSY, TR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Barry Callebaut AG's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Barry Callebaut AG'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.
Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 20.24 as of Jul. 11, 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #574 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 77.2%.
Is Barry Callebaut AG's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Barry Callebaut AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.24. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 20.24 is 42.1% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #574 out of 744 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Barry Callebaut AG has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Barry Callebaut AG's Forward PE Ratio compare to MDLZ and HSY?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Barry Callebaut AG ranks #574 out of 744 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Barry Callebaut AG in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24. Barry Callebaut AG's value of 20.24 is 42.1% 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 14.24, based on 744 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. Barry Callebaut AG's current Forward PE Ratio of 20.24 is 42.1% 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 Barry Callebaut AG and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Barry Callebaut AG's current Forward PE Ratio is 20.24. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Barry Callebaut AG stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2,517.49, compared to a current price of $1,387.89 — trading 44.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 20.24 and 42.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.24. Barry Callebaut AG's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 6 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 20.24 as of Jul. 11, 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 Barry Callebaut AG (BYCBF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Barry Callebaut AG stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $1,387.89 is trading 44.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2,517.49.
GuruFocus considers Barry Callebaut AG to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for BYCBF:
Forward PE Ratio: 20.24
GF Value™: $2,517.49 vs. price of $1,387.89 (44.9% below fair value)
Industry Position: 42.1% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#574 of 744)
No single metric tells the full story. See the BYCBF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Barry Callebaut is the leading global manufacturer and supplier of cocoa and chocolate ingredients, employing over 13,000 people. Customers include food and beverage manufacturers as well as artisans, chocolatiers, pastry chefs, and bakers who use chocolate professionally. Barry Callebaut is vertically integrated, from raw material (cocoa bean) procurement through to chocolate manufacturing, without owning any cocoa farms. The firm produces around 40% of the world's industrial chocolate (open market), and its products are used in approximately 20% of the world's chocolate and cocoa goods.
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