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CCL Industries (OTCPK:CCLLF) 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 .
CCL Industries Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
CCL Industries Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Forward PE Ratio Chart
CCL Industries Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
18.87
18.21
14.86
16.23
18.07
CCL Industries Quarterly Data
2017-09
2018-06
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
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
19.12
21.93
19.57
19.01
18.87
15.75
19.23
16.50
18.32
18.21
17.57
14.77
14.86
14.08
16.81
16.53
16.23
16.75
16.15
16.50
18.07
17.49
CCLLF vs SW, PKG, IP: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, CCL Industries's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where CCL Industries'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.
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a Forward PE Ratio of 17.53 as of Jul. 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #81 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 71.7%.
Is CCL Industries' Forward PE Ratio too high?
CCL Industries' current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63. CCL Industries' value of 17.53 is 19.8% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #81 out of 113 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, CCL Industries has a GF Score™ of 86/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does CCL Industries' Forward PE Ratio compare to SW and PKG?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, CCL Industries ranks #81 out of 113 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places CCL Industries in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63. CCL Industries' value of 17.53 is 19.8% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.63, based on 113 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. CCL Industries's current Forward PE Ratio of 17.53 is 19.8% 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 CCL Industries and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.63 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. CCL Industries's current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is CCL Industries stock overvalued right now?
CCL Industries (CCLLF) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 17.53. The stock's GF Value™ is $56.50, compared to a current price of $61.66 — trading 9.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53 and 19.8% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.63. CCL Industries' overall GF Score™ is 86/100 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF), the current Forward PE Ratio is 17.53 as of Jul. 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 CCL Industries (CCLLF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, CCL Industries stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of $61.66 is trading 9.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of $56.50.
Key valuation signals for CCLLF:
Forward PE Ratio: 17.53
GF Value™: $56.50 vs. price of $61.66 (9.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 19.8% above the Packaging & Containers median (#81 of 113)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CCLLF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
CCL Industries Inc manufactures and sells packaging and packaging-related products. The company operates through various segments, which include The CCL segment, which generates the majority of revenue, and sells pressure-sensitive and extruded film materials used for labels on consumer packaging, healthcare, automotive, and consumer durable products. The Avery segment sells software, labels, tags, dividers, badges, and specialty card products under the Avery brand. The Checkpoint segment includes the manufacturing and selling of technology-driven, inventory management and labeling solutions. Innovia segment manufactures specialty films. Its geographical segments include Canada; USA and Puerto Rico; Mexico, Brazil, Chile, and Argentina; Europe; and Asia, Australia, Africa, and New Zealand.
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