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Bega CheeseFRA:B6G -1.61%73 Forward PE Ratio is 23.85 as of Aug. 13, 2026. GuruFocus rates FRA:B6G with a GF Score™ of 73/100 and a GF Value™ of €2.69 (Significantly Overvalued). The stock has 7 warning signs investors should review. Among 746 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, Bega Cheese ranks worse than 80.29% on this metric.
Bega Cheese's Forward PE Ratio for today is 23.85.
Bega Cheese (FRA:B6G) 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 .
Bega Cheese Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bega Cheese Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bega Cheese'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.
Bega Cheese Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bega Cheese Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
23.36
22.08
21.05
18.62
22.88
19.19
14.71
25.84
24.57
23.81
Bega Cheese Semi-Annual Data
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Forward PE Ratio
37.04
23.36
19.08
22.08
23.36
21.05
17.48
18.62
32.68
22.88
26.11
19.19
20.16
14.71
27.78
25.84
36.76
24.57
31.21
23.81
28.10
FRA:B6G vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Bega Cheese'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.
Bega Cheese Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Bega Cheese's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bega Cheese'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.
Bega Cheese (FRA:B6G) has a Forward PE Ratio of 23.85 as of Aug. 13, 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 Bega Cheese and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bega Cheese ranks #599 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 80.3%.
Is Bega Cheese's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bega Cheese's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.85. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.74. Bega Cheese's value of 23.85 is 61.9% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Bega Cheese ranks #599 out of 746 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bega Cheese has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Significantly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bega Cheese's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Bega Cheese ranks #599 out of 746 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bega Cheese in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.74. Bega Cheese's value of 23.85 is 61.9% 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 Consumer Packaged Goods company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Consumer Packaged Goods companies is 14.74, based on 746 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. Bega Cheese's current Forward PE Ratio of 23.85 is 61.9% 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 Bega Cheese and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.74 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bega Cheese's current Forward PE Ratio is 23.85. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bega Cheese stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bega Cheese (FRA:B6G) is currently considered Significantly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.69, compared to a current price of €3.66 — trading 36.1% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 23.85 and 61.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.74. Bega Cheese's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 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 Bega Cheese (FRA:B6G), the current Forward PE Ratio is 23.85 as of Aug. 13, 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 Bega Cheese (FRA:B6G) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bega Cheese stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €3.66 is trading 36.1% above its estimated GF Value™ of €2.69.
GuruFocus considers Bega Cheese to be Significantly Overvalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:B6G:
Forward PE Ratio: 23.85
GF Value™: €2.69 vs. price of €3.66 (36.1% above fair value)
Industry Position: 61.9% above the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#599 of 746)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:B6G stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bega Group is an Australia-based dairy processor and food manufacturer of well-known brands including Bega Cheese and Vegemite. Bega operates two segments: The branded segment produces consumer packaged goods primarily sold through the supermarket and foodservice channels, while the bulk segment produces commodity dairy ingredients primarily sold through the business-to-business channel.
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