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Delta Apparel (OTCPK:DLAPQ) 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 .
Delta Apparel Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Delta Apparel Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Delta Apparel'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.
Delta Apparel Forward PE Ratio Chart
Delta Apparel Annual Data
Trend
2016-09
2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
Forward PE Ratio
8.03
17.21
11.12
13.18
Delta Apparel Quarterly Data
2015-12
2016-03
2016-06
2016-09
2016-12
2017-03
2017-06
2017-09
2017-12
2018-03
2018-06
2018-09
2018-12
2019-03
2019-06
2019-09
2019-12
Forward PE Ratio
14.04
10.43
10.59
8.03
11.85
10.07
10.82
17.21
16.16
13.35
11.06
11.12
10.94
13.89
14.95
13.18
17.67
DLAPQ vs RL, VFC, LEVI: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Manufacturing subindustry, Delta Apparel'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.
Delta Apparel Forward PE Ratio vs Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories Industry
For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Delta Apparel's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Delta Apparel'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.
Delta Apparel (DLAPQ) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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 Delta Apparel and its competitors.
Is Delta Apparel's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Delta Apparel's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Overall, Delta Apparel has a GF Score™ of 16/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Delta Apparel's Forward PE Ratio compare to RL and VFC?
Delta Apparel's Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 can be compared against companies in the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60. 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 Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories companies is 13.60, based on 244 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. 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 Delta Apparel and its competitors. For the Manufacturing - Apparel & Accessories industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 13.60 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Delta Apparel's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Delta Apparel stock overvalued right now?
Delta Apparel (DLAPQ) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Delta Apparel's overall GF Score™ is 16/100. 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 Delta Apparel (DLAPQ), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 14, 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.
Delta Apparel Inc together with its subsidiaries is an international apparel design, marketing, manufacturing, and sourcing company. It operates its business in two distinct segments: Delta Group and Salt Life Group. The company offers a diverse portfolio of lifestyle basics and branded activewear apparel, headwear, and related accessory products. It specializes in selling casual and athletic products through distribution channels and distribution tiers, including specialty stores, boutiques, department stores, mid and mass channels, e-retailers, and the U.S. military. It also offers its products to consumers on its websites and in its retail stores. The company derives the maximum revenue from the wholesale of goods through the Delta Group in the United States.
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