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HelloFresh SECHIX:HFGD 52 Forward PE Ratio is 11.77 as of Jul. 15, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:HFGD with a GF Score™ of 52/100 and a GF Value™ of €8.16 (Significantly Undervalued). The stock has 4 warning signs investors should review. Among 158 Restaurants companies, HelloFresh SE ranks better than 83.54% on this metric.
HelloFresh SE's Forward PE Ratio for today is 11.77.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGd) 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 .
HelloFresh SE Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
HelloFresh SE Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Forward PE Ratio Chart
HelloFresh SE Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
38.31
40.82
14.27
11.17
22.69
8.19
HelloFresh SE Quarterly Data
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2023-03
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
33.11
38.31
30.21
37.74
40.32
40.82
28.57
22.94
13.79
14.27
18.38
20.53
16.34
11.17
33.22
29.76
13.72
22.69
13.60
16.92
9.52
8.19
8.58
CHIX:HFGD vs MCD, SBUX, YUM: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Restaurants subindustry, HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE Forward PE Ratio vs Restaurants Industry
For the Restaurants industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, HelloFresh SE's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where HelloFresh SE'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.
HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.77 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #26 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, placing it in the top 16.5%.
Is HelloFresh SE's Forward PE Ratio too high?
HelloFresh SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.77. The Restaurants industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. HelloFresh SE's value of 11.77 is 36.6% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #26 out of 158 companies in the Restaurants industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, HelloFresh SE has a GF Score™ of 52/100 and is considered Significantly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does HelloFresh SE's Forward PE Ratio compare to MCD and SBUX?
According to the Restaurants industry distribution chart, HelloFresh SE ranks #26 out of 158 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places HelloFresh SE in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56. HelloFresh SE's value of 11.77 is 36.6% 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 18.56, 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. HelloFresh SE's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.77 is 36.6% 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 HelloFresh SE and its competitors. For the Restaurants industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 18.56 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. HelloFresh SE's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.77. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is HelloFresh SE stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) is currently considered Significantly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €8.16, compared to a current price of €3.67 — trading 55.1% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.77 and 36.6% below the Restaurants industry median of 18.56. HelloFresh SE's overall GF Score™ is 52/100 with 4 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.77 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 HelloFresh SE (CHIX:HFGD) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, HelloFresh SE stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €3.67 is trading 55.1% below its estimated GF Value™ of €8.16.
GuruFocus considers HelloFresh SE to be Significantly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:HFGD:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.77
GF Value™: €8.16 vs. price of €3.67 (55.1% below fair value)
Industry Position: 36.6% below the Restaurants median (#26 of 158)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:HFGD stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
HelloFresh SE is a digital-first, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company offering personalized, home-delivered meal solutions across a diverse range of meal occasions. Its offerings include meal kits, add-on products, and ready-to-eat meals. The Group manages its meal kit business through various brands such as HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, and Chefs Plate, among others. It also operates two smaller businesses, a premium direct-to-customer butcher brand, Good Chop, and a human-grade pet food brand, The Pets Table. HelloFresh's operations are organized into two geographic regions: North America and International. The majority of its revenue is generated from North America, which comprises its business in the United States and Canada.
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