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Hilton Food Group (FRA:FAG) 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 .
Hilton Food Group Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Hilton Food Group Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Hilton Food 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.
Hilton Food Group Forward PE Ratio Chart
Hilton Food Group Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
2023-12
2024-12
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.23
18.05
13.44
13.83
14.14
9.33
Hilton Food Group Semi-Annual Data
2020-12
2021-06
2021-07
2021-12
2022-06
2022-12
2023-06
2023-12
2024-06
2024-12
2025-06
2025-12
Forward PE Ratio
19.23
19.05
20.16
18.05
16.72
13.44
12.52
13.83
16.10
14.14
13.48
9.33
FRA:FAG vs KHC, GIS: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Packaged Foods subindustry, Hilton Food 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.
Hilton Food Group Forward PE Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, Hilton Food Group's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Hilton Food 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.
Hilton Food Group (FRA:FAG) has a Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #293 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 39.2%.
Is Hilton Food Group's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Hilton Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. The Consumer Packaged Goods industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.43. Hilton Food Group's value of 11.79 is 18.3% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #293 out of 747 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Hilton Food Group has a GF Score™ of 74/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Hilton Food Group's Forward PE Ratio compare to KHC and GIS?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, Hilton Food Group ranks #293 out of 747 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This puts Hilton Food Group in the upper half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 14.43. Hilton Food Group's value of 11.79 is 18.3% 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 14.43, based on 747 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. Hilton Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio of 11.79 is 18.3% 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 Hilton Food Group and its competitors. For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 14.43 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Hilton Food Group's current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Hilton Food Group stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group (FRA:FAG) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €9.96, compared to a current price of €7.15 — trading 28.2% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 and 18.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods industry median of 14.43. Hilton Food Group's overall GF Score™ is 74/100 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 Hilton Food Group (FRA:FAG), the current Forward PE Ratio is 11.79 as of Aug. 04, 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 Hilton Food Group (FRA:FAG) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Hilton Food Group stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.15 is trading 28.2% below its estimated GF Value™ of €9.96.
GuruFocus considers Hilton Food Group to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for FRA:FAG:
Forward PE Ratio: 11.79
GF Value™: €9.96 vs. price of €7.15 (28.2% below fair value)
Industry Position: 18.3% below the Consumer Packaged Goods median (#293 of 747)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:FAG stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hilton Food Group PLC is engaged in the specialist retail meat-packing business, supplying international food retailers in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. It is into the wholesaling of food protein products, including meat, seafood, and vegetarian products. The company has four operating segments, namely UK and Ireland, which comprises the Group's operations in United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland; Europe, which includes the Group's operations in the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark, Central Europe and Portugal; APAC comprising the Group's operations in Australia and New Zealand; and Central costs. The company derives a majority of its revenue from European Countries.
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