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Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) 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 .
Bed Bath & Beyond Forward PE Ratio Related Terms
Bed Bath & Beyond Forward PE Ratio Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Forward PE Ratio Chart
Bed Bath & Beyond Annual Data
Trend
2020-12
2021-12
2022-12
Forward PE Ratio
1,428.57
21.05
23.47
Bed Bath & Beyond Quarterly Data
2020-12
2021-03
2021-06
2021-09
2021-12
2022-03
2022-12
2023-03
Forward PE Ratio
1,428.57
84.03
71.43
29.85
21.05
17.12
23.47
23.58
FRA:OVER vs LOGC, NEGG, BZUN: Forward PE Ratio Comparison
For the Internet Retail subindustry, Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond Forward PE Ratio vs Retail - Cyclical Industry
For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Bed Bath & Beyond's Forward PE Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Bed Bath & Beyond'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.
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a Forward PE Ratio of 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 Bed Bath & Beyond and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond's Forward PE Ratio too high?
Bed Bath & Beyond's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Based on the distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 506 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is in the bottom quartile relative to peers. Overall, Bed Bath & Beyond has a GF Score™ of 70/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Bed Bath & Beyond's Forward PE Ratio compare to LOGC and NEGG?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Bed Bath & Beyond ranks #999999 out of 506 companies for Forward PE Ratio. This places Bed Bath & Beyond in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Forward PE Ratio is 15.09. 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 15.09, based on 506 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. 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 Bed Bath & Beyond and its competitors. For the Retail - Cyclical industry, the median Forward PE Ratio is 15.09 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Bed Bath & Beyond's current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Bed Bath & Beyond stock overvalued right now?
Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) has a current Forward PE Ratio of 0.00. The stock's GF Value™ is €5.34, compared to a current price of €4.17 — trading 21.9% below its estimated fair value. The current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00. Bed Bath & Beyond's overall GF Score™ is 70/100 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER), the current Forward PE Ratio is 0.00 as of Jul. 21, 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 Bed Bath & Beyond (FRA:OVER) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Bed Bath & Beyond stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €4.17 is trading 21.9% below its estimated GF Value™ of €5.34.
Key valuation signals for FRA:OVER:
Forward PE Ratio: 0.00
GF Value™: €5.34 vs. price of €4.17 (21.9% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:OVER stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc is an e-commerce-focused retailer with an affinity model that owns or has ownership interests in various retail brands, offering products and services that enable its customers to enhance everyday life through quality, style, and value. The company currently owns Bed Bath & Beyond, Overstock, buybuy BABY, and other related brands and websites, as well as a blockchain asset portfolio. Its e-commerce platforms, www.bedbathandbeyond.com and www.overstock.com, are targeted at customers seeking various products such as furniture, bedding, area rugs, tabletop and cookware, decor, storage, jewelry, etc, at affordable prices. In addition to products, the company also offers add-on services across platforms, including warranties, shipping insurance, and installation services.
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