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Destination XL Group (NAS:DXLG) 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 .
Destination XL Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Destination XL Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Destination XL Group'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.
Destination XL Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Destination XL Group Annual Data
Trend
2016-01
2025-01
Forward PE Ratio
434.78
18.06
Destination XL Group Quarterly Data
2016-01
2024-10
2025-01
Forward PE Ratio
434.78
11.82
18.06
DXLG vs BRIA, BIRD, KMFG: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Apparel Retail subindustry, Destination XL Group'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.
Destination XL Group Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Destination XL Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Destination XL Group'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.
Destination XL Group (DXLG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 3.08 as of Aug. 22, 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 Destination XL Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #11 out of 509 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 2.2%.
Is Destination XL Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Destination XL Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.08. The Retail - Cyclical industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26. Destination XL Group's value of 3.08 is 79.8% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #11 out of 509 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Destination XL Group has a GF Score™ of 48/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Destination XL Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to BRIA and BIRD?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Destination XL Group ranks #11 out of 509 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Destination XL Group in the top 2% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26. Destination XL Group's value of 3.08 is 79.8% 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 Retail - Cyclical company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Retail - Cyclical companies is 15.26, based on 509 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. Destination XL Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 3.08 is 79.8% 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 Destination XL Group and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.26 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Destination XL Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 3.08. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Destination XL Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group (DXLG) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $2.59, compared to a current price of $0.61 — trading 76.5% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 3.08 and 79.8% below the Retail - Cyclical industry median of 15.26. Destination XL Group's overall GF Score™ is 48/100 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 3.08 as of Aug. 22, 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 Destination XL Group (DXLG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Destination XL Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.61 is trading 76.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of $2.59.
GuruFocus considers Destination XL Group to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for DXLG:
Forward PE Ratio: 3.08
GF Value™: $2.59 vs. price of $0.61 (76.5% below fair value)
Industry Position: 79.8% below the Retail - Cyclical median (#11 of 509)
No single metric tells the full story. See the DXLG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Destination XL Group Inc is a retailer of branded and Tall men's clothing and shoes in the United States. It also sells products across the world. The company sells its products under the trade names Destination XL, DXL, DXL Men's Apparel, DXL outlets, Casual Male XL, and Casual Male XL outlets. The company has two principal operating segments: Store and Direct business. The company have two principal operating segments: company's stores and direct business.
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