Smurfit WestRockCHIX:SWRL 77 Forward PE Ratio is 18.81 as of Jul. 02, 2026. GuruFocus rates CHIX:SWRL with a GF Score™ of 77/100 and a GF Value™ of £34.27 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 111 Packaging & Containers companies, Smurfit WestRock ranks worse than 70.27% on this metric.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRl) 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 .
Smurfit WestRock Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Smurfit WestRock Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Forward PE Ratio Chart
Smurfit WestRock Annual Data
Trend
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.66
15.43
13.42
10.06
9.90
26.76
11.88
Smurfit WestRock Quarterly Data
2019-12
2020-06
2020-12
2021-06
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
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
13.66
14.56
15.43
17.57
13.42
8.93
10.06
8.98
8.73
9.90
13.83
12.61
13.21
26.76
21.69
12.74
11.77
11.88
15.80
CHIX:SWRL vs PKG, IP, AMCR: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Smurfit WestRock's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Smurfit WestRock'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.
Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) has a Forward PE Ratio of 18.81 as of Jul. 02, 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #78 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 70.3%.
Is Smurfit WestRock's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Smurfit WestRock's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.81. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25. Smurfit WestRock's value of 18.81 is 32% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #78 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Smurfit WestRock has a GF Score™ of 77/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Smurfit WestRock's Forward PE Ratio compare to PKG and IP?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Smurfit WestRock ranks #78 out of 111 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Smurfit WestRock in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25. Smurfit WestRock's value of 18.81 is 32% 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 14.25, based on 111 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. Smurfit WestRock's current Forward PE Ratio of 18.81 is 32% 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 Smurfit WestRock and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.25 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Smurfit WestRock's current Forward PE Ratio is 18.81. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Smurfit WestRock stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is £34.27, compared to a current price of £33.79 — trading 1.4% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 18.81 and 32% above the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.25. Smurfit WestRock's overall GF Score™ is 77/100 with 7 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL), the current Forward PE Ratio is 18.81 as of Jul. 02, 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 Smurfit WestRock (CHIX:SWRL) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Smurfit WestRock stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of £33.79 is trading 1.4% below its estimated GF Value™ of £34.27.
GuruFocus considers Smurfit WestRock to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for CHIX:SWRL:
Forward PE Ratio: 18.81
GF Value™: £34.27 vs. price of £33.79 (1.4% below fair value)
Industry Position: 32% above the Packaging & Containers median (#78 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CHIX:SWRL stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Smurfit WestRock PLC manufactures corrugated packaging and consumer packaging, such as folding cartons and paperboard. operates a vertically integrated system supplying wood and recovered fiber to produce various grades of board, which are then converted into packaging products. Its main packaging categories include corrugated containers and consumer packaging, with additional products such as solidboard, kraft paper, graphic board, paper sacks, and bag-in-box packaging. The company's geographical segments include North America (including the U.S., Canada and Mexico), Europe, the Middle East and Africa and Asia-Pacific, and Latin America. The majority of the company's revenue is derived from product sales in the North American region.
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