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Post HoldingsFRA:2PO +1.32%64 Forward PE Ratio is 10.01 as of Jul. 22, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:2PO with a GF Score™ of 64/100 and a GF Value™ of €115.84 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 745 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Post Holdings ranks better than 71.68% on this metric.
Post Holdings's Forward PE Ratio for today is 10.01.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) 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 .
Post Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Post Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Post Holdings Annual Data
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2016-09
2017-09
2018-09
2019-09
2020-09
2021-09
2022-09
2025-09
Forward PE Ratio
38.31
21.41
17.18
16.61
19.92
19.01
25.32
13.41
Post Holdings 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
2020-03
2020-06
2020-09
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-06
2022-09
2022-12
2024-12
2025-03
2025-06
2025-09
2025-12
2026-03
Forward PE Ratio
23.81
40.82
72.99
38.31
49.51
28.25
24.51
21.41
22.68
12.58
16.26
17.18
16.23
19.65
16.05
16.61
21.51
15.38
20.20
19.92
22.32
29.07
21.23
19.01
18.66
29.41
25.32
25.32
27.93
18.44
17.32
13.52
13.41
14.07
13.14
FRA:2PO vs MZTI, FRPT, CENT: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Post Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Post Holdings'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.
Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) has a Forward PE Ratio of 10.01 as of Jul. 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #211 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 28.3%.
Is Post Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Post Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 10.01. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.33. Post Holdings' value of 10.01 is 30.1% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #211 out of 745 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Post Holdings has a GF Score™ of 64/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Post Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to MZTI and FRPT?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Post Holdings ranks #211 out of 745 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Post Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.33. Post Holdings' value of 10.01 is 30.1% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.33, based on 745 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. Post Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 10.01 is 30.1% 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 Post Holdings and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.33 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Post Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 10.01. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Post Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is €115.84, compared to a current price of €76.50 — trading 34% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 10.01 and 30.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.33. Post Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 64/100 with 3 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO), the current Forward PE Ratio is 10.01 as of Jul. 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 Post Holdings (FRA:2PO) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Post Holdings stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €76.50 is trading 34% below its estimated GF Value™ of €115.84.
GuruFocus considers Post Holdings to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for FRA:2PO:
Forward PE Ratio: 10.01
GF Value™: €115.84 vs. price of €76.50 (34% below fair value)
Industry Position: 30.1% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#211 of 745)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:2PO stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Post Holdings Inc. is a consumer packaged goods holding company with products sold through grocery, club, and drug stores, mass merchandisers, foodservice, food ingredient, and eCommerce. It operates through four reportable segments: Post Consumer Brands, focused on North American ready-to-eat cereal and granola, pet food, and nut butters; Weetabix, focused on U.K. ready-to-eat cereal, muesli, and protein-based shakes; Foodservice, focused on egg and potato products; and Refrigerated Retail, focused on side dish, egg, cheese, and sausage products. Products are sold across channels, including retailers, wholesalers, convenience stores, pet supply retailers, drug store customers, military and national restaurant chains, with revenues largely generated in the U.S.
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