Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELe) 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 .
Melia Hotels International Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Melia Hotels International 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.
Melia Hotels International Forward PE Ratio Chart
Melia Hotels International Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.33
14.90
12.21
11.14
10.39
Melia Hotels International Quarterly Data
2019-09
2019-12
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
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
12.63
14.33
10.95
10.98
13.04
10.76
14.90
13.12
13.48
11.90
12.21
12.50
11.56
8.87
11.14
10.66
10.40
10.85
10.39
13.94
CHIX:MELE vs MAR, HLT, H: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Lodging subindustry, Melia Hotels International'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.
Melia Hotels International Forward PE Ratio vs Travel & Leisure Industry
For the Travel & Leisure industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Melia Hotels International's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Melia Hotels International's Forward PE Ratio falls into.
Melia Hotels International 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.
Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) has a Forward PE Ratio of 16.56 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #181 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, placing it in the top 52%.
Is Melia Hotels International's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Melia Hotels International's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.56. The Travel & Leisure industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.01. Melia Hotels International's value of 16.56 is 10.4% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #181 out of 348 companies in the Travel & Leisure industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Melia Hotels International has a GF Score™ of 66/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Melia Hotels International's Forward PE Ratio compare to MAR and HLT?
According to the Travel & Leisure industry distribution chart, Melia Hotels International ranks #181 out of 348 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Melia Hotels International in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.01. Melia Hotels International's value of 16.56 is 10.4% 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 Travel & Leisure company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Travel & Leisure companies is 15.01, based on 348 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. Melia Hotels International's current Forward PE Ratio of 16.56 is 10.4% 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 Melia Hotels International and its competitors. For the Travel & Leisure industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.01 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Melia Hotels International's current Forward PE Ratio is 16.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Melia Hotels International stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.41, compared to a current price of €11.98 — trading 61.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 16.56 and 10.4% above the Travel & Leisure industry median of 15.01. Melia Hotels International's overall GF Score™ is 66/100 with 8 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE), the current Forward PE Ratio is 16.56 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 Melia Hotels International (CHIX:MELE) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Melia Hotels International stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €11.98 is trading 61.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €7.41.
GuruFocus considers Melia Hotels International to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:MELE:
Forward PE Ratio: 16.56
GF Value™: €7.41 vs. price of €11.98 (61.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 10.4% above the Travel & Leisure median (#181 of 348)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:MELE stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Melia Hotels International SA is mainly engaged in tourism-related activities, specifically the management and operation of hotels owned by the Group under ownership, lease, management, or franchise arrangements, as well as activities related to vacation club operations. Its reportable segments are Hotel Business, which includes the operating activities of owned and leased hotels and additional hotel business activities such as casinos and tour operators; Hotel Management, which involves the operation of hotels under management or franchise arrangements; and Real Estate, which includes real estate development and operation. The Company operates mainly in Spain, Latin America, the rest of Europe, and Asia.
66GF Score
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