Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) 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 .
Crown Holdings Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Crown Holdings Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Crown 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.
Crown Holdings Forward PE Ratio Chart
Crown Holdings Annual Data
Trend
2015-12
2016-12
2017-12
2018-12
2019-12
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
13.11
12.90
12.59
7.19
13.04
15.58
13.95
12.06
12.80
12.31
12.22
Crown 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
2023-03
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
13.11
12.24
13.46
13.77
12.90
13.25
14.99
13.16
12.59
10.80
8.22
8.24
7.19
10.35
11.20
11.68
13.04
11.60
12.52
13.07
15.58
14.43
15.70
14.18
13.95
15.87
11.29
8.76
12.06
12.90
14.06
12.06
12.80
12.39
12.69
13.51
12.31
12.57
14.24
11.85
12.22
12.75
FRA:CWN vs AVY, BALL, REYN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaging & Containers subindustry, Crown 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.
Crown Holdings Forward PE Ratio vs Packaging & Containers Industry
For the Packaging & Containers industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Crown Holdings's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Crown 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.
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a Forward PE Ratio of 13.56 as of Jul. 12, 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #54 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, placing it in the top 48.6%.
Is Crown Holdings' Forward PE Ratio too high?
Crown Holdings' current Forward PE Ratio is 13.56. The Packaging & Containers industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. Crown Holdings' value of 13.56 is 3.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #54 out of 111 companies in the Packaging & Containers industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Crown Holdings has a GF Score™ of 74/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Crown Holdings' Forward PE Ratio compare to AVY and BALL?
According to the Packaging & Containers industry distribution chart, Crown Holdings ranks #54 out of 111 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Crown Holdings in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04. Crown Holdings' value of 13.56 is 3.4% 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 Packaging & Containers company?
The median Forward PE Ratio among Packaging & Containers companies is 14.04, 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. Crown Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio of 13.56 is 3.4% 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 Crown Holdings and its competitors. For the Packaging & Containers industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.04 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Crown Holdings's current Forward PE Ratio is 13.56. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Crown Holdings stock overvalued right now?
Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 13.56. The stock's GF Value™ is €87.14, compared to a current price of €95.50 — trading 9.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 13.56 and 3.4% below the Packaging & Containers industry median of 14.04. Crown Holdings' overall GF Score™ is 74/100 with 5 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN), the current Forward PE Ratio is 13.56 as of Jul. 12, 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 Crown Holdings (FRA:CWN) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Crown Holdings stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of €95.50 is trading 9.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of €87.14.
Key valuation signals for FRA:CWN:
Forward PE Ratio: 13.56
GF Value™: €87.14 vs. price of €95.50 (9.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 3.4% below the Packaging & Containers median (#54 of 111)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:CWN stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Crown Holdings Inc is a producer of metal packaging. The company manufactures beverage cans, metal food cans, and closures, as well as aerosol cans. With the purchase of Signode, the company also has a presence in a wide variety of protective transport packaging. Although it's headquartered in the United States, the vast majority of Crown's sales come from its operations in Europe, South America, and Southeast Asia.
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