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Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (OTCPK:CBDBY) 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 .
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Forward PE Ratio Chart
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
16.61
15.87
11.48
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Quarterly Data
2016-06
2016-09
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
2023-06
Forward PE Ratio
20.33
15.72
21.10
24.27
21.55
21.01
21.41
15.04
16.61
12.12
14.25
15.97
15.87
6.80
8.64
34.97
22.73
9.62
11.48
10.79
12.29
CBDBY vs DDS, M: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Department Stores subindustry, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao'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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao 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.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (CBDBY) has a Forward PE Ratio of 1.68 as of Jul. 15, 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #5 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 1%.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.68. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.14. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's value of 1.68 is 88.9% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #5 out of 505 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao has a GF Score™ of 55/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's Forward PE Ratio compare to DDS and M?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao ranks #5 out of 505 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao in the top 1% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.14. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's value of 1.68 is 88.9% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.14, based on 505 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. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Forward PE Ratio of 1.68 is 88.9% 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.14 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's current Forward PE Ratio is 1.68. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock overvalued right now?
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (CBDBY) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 1.68. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.74, compared to a current price of $0.66 — trading 10.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 1.68 and 88.9% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.14. Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao's overall GF Score™ is 55/100 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (CBDBY), the current Forward PE Ratio is 1.68 as of Jul. 15, 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 Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao (CBDBY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.66 is trading 10.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.74.
Key valuation signals for CBDBY:
Forward PE Ratio: 1.68
GF Value™: $0.74 vs. price of $0.66 (10.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 88.9% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#5 of 505)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CBDBY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao Business Description
Companhia Brasileira De Distribuicao is engaged in the retail of food and other products through its chain of supermarkets and specialized stores. The Company has only two segments, referred to as Retail, which comprises the banners Pao de Acucar, Mercado Extra, Minimercado Extra, and Minuto Pao de Acucar. Other businesses comprise the operations of Stix.
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